contradictory

As ever in politics two things that might appear to be contradictory are in fact, both true.

He said they gave him instructions to move that were contradictory.

His insight doesn’t come from trying to explain or simplify complex experiences but from allowing them to be as layered and contradictory as they truly are.

Federal law is somewhat contradictory in how far it will go to apply democratic ideals of openness and transparency to nonprofit activity.

Some experts have noted that the guidance is contradictory, given that the CDC also says people who are at risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19 should get vaccinated — and pregnant women are.