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contradictory

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of contradictory

being as different as possible

contradictory predictions regarding stock prices that were of no help to investors at all

Synonyms of contradictory

antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contrary, diametric (or diametrical), opposite, polar

Words Related to contradictory

adverse, negative, unfavorable

antagonistic, antipathetic, counter, cross, hostile

converse, inverse, obverse, reverse

alien, disparate, dissimilar, divergent, unalike, unlike

Near Antonyms of contradictory

alike, analogous, like, similar

equivalent, identical, same

Antonyms of contradictory

noncontradictory

Synonym Discussion of contradictory

opposite, contradictory, contrary, antithetical mean being so far apart as to be or seem irreconcilable. opposite applies to things in sharp contrast or in conflict.

- opposite views on foreign aid

contradictory applies to two things that completely negate each other so that if one is true or valid the other must be untrue or invalid.

- made contradictory predictions about whether the market would rise or fall

contrary implies extreme divergence or diametrical opposition.

- contrary assessments of the war situation

antithetical stresses clear and unequivocal diametrical opposition.

- a law that is antithetical to the very idea of democracy

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