conflicting

1 of 2

adjective

con·​flict·​ing kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 

ˈkän-ˌflik-

: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible

conflicting theories

conflictingly

kən-ˈflik-tiŋ-lē 

ˈkän-ˌflik-

adverb

conflicting

2 of 2

present participle of conflict entry 2

Synonyms of conflicting

Adjective

• inconsistent

Examples of conflicting in a Sentence

Adjective

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

If your adjusters still need to move between multiple systems, reconcile conflicting information or manually validate data, the technology is most likely adding complexity instead of eliminating it. — David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The statement comes after conflicting comments across social media suggested Thomas had died. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Her research shows how the struggle to reconcile conflicting factions and form a collective challenge to oppressive beauty standards gained strength. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

The Duke of Sussex's team and Buckingham Palace offered conflicting reports about why he was not permitted to stay at Buckingham Palace. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from present participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1592, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conflicting

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