conflictive

adjective

Definition of conflictivenext
as in conflicting

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Recent Examples of conflictive Directed by Jonatan Etzler, the film tells the story of a teacher dealing with a conflictive 11-year-old pupil. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflictive
  1. conflicting
  2. incompatible
  3. inconsistent
Adjective
  • What happened, Wells' parents say, is a mystery riddled with conflicting stories, implausible explanations and missing details.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • When a consumer double-checks an agent’s recommendation and finds a mismatch—a price discrepancy, a conflicting description or outdated inventory—you’ve lost them permanently.
    — Firdosh Tangri, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of conflicting
Adjective
  • The examples in this article demonstrate that government ownership of corporate equity is not inherently incompatible with commercial success.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Cohen’s attorney, Amanda Quirke Hand, said the project is also incompatible with the surrounding historic district.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
Definition of incompatible
Adjective
  • Brought in to be Plum’s partner in the backcourt, Atkins has had an inconsistent offensive season, with career-low scoring and shooting numbers.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The Longhorns were inconsistent last season, finishing 10th in the SEC before ending with an impressive NCAA tournament performance.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of inconsistent

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“Conflictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflictive. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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