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 experience showed that meaningful property-tax relief and local government services are not mutually exclusive. — Chuck Bonfiglio, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Honoring a lost loved one and preserving the celebrations that still bring comfort are not mutually exclusive. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Asked why Aon is investing billions in acquisitions rather than exclusively expanding its technology capabilities, Case said the two are not mutually exclusive. — Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026

Not that those are mutually exclusive, exactly, but first things first. — Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026