CONFLICTING Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

conflicting 1 of 2

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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Recent Examples of conflicting

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Drama, uncertainty and conflicting media reports… in a story involving Meghan Markle? — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 That might no longer be a problem, but that doesn’t mean the Lady Greyhounds don’t face another threat from within in the form of conflicting coaching philosophies. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

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When Soldier is killed in a car accident, Pierce’s conflicting obligations to family and friends becomes manifested in the choice between his brother’s wedding and his best friend’s funeral — both falling on the same day. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026 Public health experts worry that conflicting messages will cause confusion, discouraging people from getting another shot. — Rob Stein, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conflicting

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Adjective

Von Arx, one of the researchers, said the behavior appeared inconsistent with what OpenAI would intentionally want its agents to do.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Authorities stopped vehicles owned by Metur associates 14 times in the back half of August, with reviews of drivers' documents that lasted up to an hour, van Duijnhoven said, and punishments that were inconsistent and severe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of inconsistent

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But the move risks clashing with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s own plans to shrink the Fed’s balance sheet — and with any Fed decision to tighten monetary policy.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 29 Aug. 2026
About 500 protesters gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon in opposition to legislation that offers to withhold immigrant support providers’ addresses from the public, clashing with a group of counterprotesters.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of clashing

Verb

So Pioneer 11 pioneered the way through Saturn's outer rings, going where no spacecraft had gone before — and nearly colliding with a small moon along the way.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
To study quark-gluon plasma, CERN scientists have generated this plasma by colliding heavy nuclei such as lead.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

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