conflicting

adjective

con·​flict·​ing kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 

: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible

conflicting theories

conflictingly

kən-ˈflik-tiŋ-lē 

-ˌflik-

adverb

Synonyms

• inconsistent

Examples of conflicting in a Sentence

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

Recent Examples on the Web

Those courts have reached conflicting decisions, with some finding eligibility rules are not only commercial in nature but are problematic under the microscope of antitrust scrutiny. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025

The administration has specifically been scrutinized for not releasing the full tranche of documents and its conflicting messages around their existence. —Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025

The legislature and election boards have been involved in conflicting lawsuits, both of which ask the Jackson County court system to issue guidance on when a recall election should take place. —Ilana Arougheti july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025

Margo’s confession creates conflicting feelings for Sophie, who has begun her own affair with Margo. —Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conflicting

• afflicting
• constricting
• convicting
• depicting
• evicting
• inflicting
• predicting
• restricting
• contradicting