CONFLICTING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

kən-ˈflik-tiŋ

Definition of conflicting

as in inconsistent

not being in agreement or harmony conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

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conflicting

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verb

present participle of conflict

as in clashing

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report

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When there is conflicting advice or guidance, defer to Maryland’s. — Adejare Atanda, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026 The family received conflicting information from hospital staff, Alejandra said, with one doctor telling them that Magaña’s injuries were consistent with a fall, while another said he had likely been asphyxiated. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

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The league urged the Supreme Court to resolve the split, arguing that conflicting rulings leave oversight unclear and raise concerns about cheating, insider trading, and consumer protection. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The uncertain status of TPS has led to sometime conflicting actions by government agencies or employers. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conflicting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflicting

Adjective

More problematic was the character’s heritage; he’s supposed to be half-English and half-Paraguayan, and to say Gere’s accent is inconsistent would be charitable.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
The Packers have been inconsistent but should be able to handle their business at home.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of inconsistent

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Several hundred mostly young people protested in Brussels on Saturday, according to Reuters, clashing with police in protests at least partly inspired by what is going on in France.

— Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James laid out competing plans for the state's future during a debate Thursday night, clashing over affordability, taxes, data centers, education and health care.

— Terell Bailey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of clashing

Verb

Byrne cited incidents involving horses collapsing in city streets and colliding with vehicles, and said more than 70% of New Yorkers support a ban, a figure Fox News Digital has not independently verified.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Record spending The lack of a quorum is colliding with the most expensive election on record.

— Gabe Kaminsky, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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