conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
ˈkän-ˌflik-
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
Recent Examples on the Web
Amid conflicting signals over a possible deal, traders seem hopeful of a positive outcome, with oil prices falling in Asia trading Monday.
—
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Officers rushed the process, issued conflicting demands, failed to de-escalate and treated Lewis’ non-threatening movement toward compliance as justification for deadly force — all actions contrary to the reform that was supposed to be underway in the department, the lawsuit alleges.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
The elder Mann’s determination to make the controversial trip triggers a slew of conflicting and complex emotions, opening old familial wounds that sit on the surface but go largely unspoken.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026
That’s a lot of complicated, and at times conflicting, objectives to try to balance.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conflicting
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Officers rushed the process, issued conflicting demands, failed to de-escalate and treated Lewis’ non-threatening movement toward compliance as justification for deadly force — all actions contrary to the reform that was supposed to be underway in the department, the lawsuit alleges.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
The elder Mann’s determination to make the controversial trip triggers a slew of conflicting and complex emotions, opening old familial wounds that sit on the surface but go largely unspoken.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 May 2026
That’s a lot of complicated, and at times conflicting, objectives to try to balance.
—Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conflicting
Cite this Entry
“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
