Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

contradictory

[kon-truh-dik-tuh-ree] / ˌkɒn trəˈdɪk tə ri /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“It seems contradictory to declare criminal responsibility and, at the same time, exempt him from punishment,” Núñez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Sheinbaum said Mexico's respective trade agreements with the EU and the US were "not contradictory."

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Agents surrounded her car and gave her contradictory instructions.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Without speaking to any specific studies, Levine said that different methodologies could yield contradictory results.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Undeniably the instinct to support the arts went - and still goes - hand in hand with a desire to reach out to larger numbers of people, but the two aims were often contradictory.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




Vocabulary lists containing contradictory


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "contradictory" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com