conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 June 2025
That’s because Coughlan has to reconcile two conflicting aspects of her character.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 6 June 2025
Research shows that when health experts give conflicting information or change their message, people become more suspicious and decide to hold off on vaccines.
—Avi Dor, The Conversation, 5 June 2025
Others shared conflicting feelings about the disparity of wealth that Emanuele highlighted.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for conflicting
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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