conflicting

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adjective

con·​flict·​ing kən-ˈflik-tiŋ How to pronounce conflicting (audio)
ˈkän-ˌflik-
Synonyms of conflictingnext
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
conflictingly
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce conflicting (audio)
ˈkän-ˌflik-
adverb

conflicting

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present participle of conflict entry 2

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Adjective conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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Standing between the jury and a verdict are scores of hours of conflicting testimony, bitter recriminations, and a vast trove of unfiltered texts exchanged by two brilliant scientists. — Chris Serres — Boston Globe, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026 The conflicting signals have complicated the expectations game regarding the Federal Reserve's next move. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 The spending plan is the cash point where EU ambitions, conflicting policy priorities and economic realities collide and must be endorsed by all member countries and the European Parliament. — Lorne Cook, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026 According to The Washington Post, federal appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings on a federal restriction on home distilling dating back to 1868. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conflicting

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Adjective

from present participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conflicting was in 1592

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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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