Synonyms of conflicting

conflicting 1 of 2

adjective

kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 

as in inconsistent

not being in agreement or harmony

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inconsistent
• incompatible
• clashing
• contradictory
• discrepant
• mutually exclusive
• incongruous
• inharmonious
• contrary
• repugnant
• discordant
• inconsonant
• disagreeing
• irreconcilable
• at odds
• at variance
• opposing
• antagonistic
• opposite
• antithetical
• diametric
• antipodal
• antipodean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consistent
• agreeing
• compatible
• congruent
• concordant
• harmonious
• similar
• consonant
• correspondent (with or to)
• conformable (to)
• nonconflicting
• like
• congruous
• accordant
• akin

conflicting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of conflict

as in clashing

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clashing
• colliding
• differing
• jarring
• disagreeing
• discording
• disaccording
• combating
• fighting
• warring (against)
• battling
• dissenting
• engaging
• jangling
• chafing
• grating
• galling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• according
• matching
• blending
• fitting
• conforming (to or with)
• corresponding
• harmonizing
• agreeing
• coinciding
• concurring
• assenting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conflicting

Adjective

Witnesses gave conflicting statements about the relationship between the two women. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

By contrast, the Department of Homeland Security shows what can happen when a new body is created without addressing conflicting authorities. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Verb

When Soldier is killed in a car accident, Pierce’s conflicting obligations to family and friends becomes manifested in the choice between his brother’s wedding and his best friend’s funeral — both falling on the same day. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Public health experts worry that conflicting messages will cause confusion, discouraging people from getting another shot. — Rob Stein, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026