Synonyms of mutually exclusive

mutually exclusive

adjective

as in inconsistent

not being in agreement or harmony

the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mutually exclusive

The number is growing every day as young Jews realize that our wellbeing is not mutually exclusive. — Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

One other key factor fueling the optimism around network shows is that in the past few years, media giants have recognized that broadcast and streaming can be complementary rather than mutually exclusive. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

The first is a probability-like measure that adds consistently across mutually exclusive events. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Standing with the Palestinian people and standing against Hamas, antisemitism and hate should not be mutually exclusive. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026