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conflicting

 

[ kənˈflɪktɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feelings

Incompatible or at odds; contradictory.

Synonyms

clashing, contradictory, incompatible, inconsistent, opposing

Examples of usage

  • The two accounts were conflicting.
  • The conflicting demands of work and family life.
  • Her statements were conflicting with the evidence.
Context #2 | Verb

actions

To be in opposition or disagreement; to clash.

Synonyms

clash, contradict, differ, disagree, oppose

Examples of usage

  • Their schedules conflicting with each other.
  • The decisions of the two committees conflicted.

Translations

Translations of the word "conflicting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conflitante

🇮🇳 विरोधाभासी

🇩🇪 widersprüchlich

🇮🇩 konflik

🇺🇦 конфліктний

🇵🇱 konfliktowy

🇯🇵 矛盾する

🇫🇷 conflictuel

🇪🇸 conflictivo

🇹🇷 çelişkili

🇰🇷 상충되는

🇸🇦 متعارض

🇨🇿 konfliktní

🇸🇰 konfliktný

🇨🇳 冲突的

🇸🇮 konflikten

🇮🇸 átakamikill

🇰🇿 қайшылықты

🇬🇪 კონფლიქტური

🇦🇿 ziddiyyətli

🇲🇽 conflictivo

Etymology

The word 'conflicting' originated from the Latin word 'conflictus', past participle of 'confligere', which means 'to strike together'. The term evolved over time to represent situations where there is opposition or contradiction. The concept of conflicting ideas or actions has been prevalent throughout history, especially in times of war, politics, and personal relationships.

See also: conflict, conflicted, conflictingly, conflicts.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,823 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.