Contradictory

/kˌɒntɹədˈɪktəɹˌi/

/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktɝi/

contradictory

ADJECTIVE

expressing or involving statements or ideas that cannot be true or false at the same time

unable for both to exist or be true at the same time

(of statements, beliefs, facts, etc.) incompatible or opposed to one another, even if not strictly illogical

that confounds or contradicts or confuses

Contradictory

NOUN

two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

Example

Her actions and behaviors are contradictory to her statement that she wants to reduce food waste, as she continues to throw away large amounts of food.

The witness made contradictory statements during her testimony, first saying she saw the suspect at 6pm and later claiming it was 9pm.

The defendant provided contradictory alibis, initially saying he was home with his wife but later claiming he was out at a bar with friends.

The lawyer confuted the witness's testimony with contradictory facts.

The contradictory statements turned the listeners around, generating uncertainty.

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