conflicting

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

Synonyms of conflicting

• inconsistent

Examples of conflicting in a Sentence

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

Recent Examples on the Web

Spokespeople for two major timber companies also offered conflicting views to The Sacramento Bee. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

The Pentagon made a deal with Scouting America in February but the two sides have given conflicting accounts of that agreement. — Jamie Stengle, Fortune, 31 July 2026

But his bigger issue was spreading way too much conflicting information to too many people that could be easily cross-checked. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

The ruling — dated Sunday but published Wednesday — was made by the Court of Cassation's highest-level panel for resolving conflicting legal interpretations. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

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