conflicting

adjective

con·​flict·​ing kən-ˈflik-tiŋ How to pronounce conflicting (audio)
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
conflictingly adverb

Examples of conflicting in a Sentence

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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Many students reported conflicting responses from the security staff in the time between the game and the concert. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025 Residents asked questions about street traffic, conflicting projects, TARC patterns and construction noise. Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025 There’s a lot of resentment there with Maeve and some conflicting emotions and anger, but at the same time, there’s so much love between them. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2025 Caught between international diplomacy and a rapidly escalating war, their family must face their own uncertainty and conflicting perspectives in the pursuit of Liat and Aviv’s release. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conflicting

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conflicting was in 1592

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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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