Contradictory (contradictoire)

adjective
/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/
contradictoire (kontruhdiktuhree)

Signification

containing elements that are opposed to one another; inconsistent and conflicting
mutually opposed or inconsistent; expressing the opposite of something else
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Traduction de la signification
incohérent et contradictoire; comportant des éléments qui s'opposent les uns aux autres
incoherent et contradictoire; comportant des elements qui s opposent les uns aux autres

Phrases d'exemple

His statements were contradictory and confusing.

Ses déclarations étaient contradictoires et déroutantes.
His statements were contradictory and confusing.

His statements were contradictory and caused confusion.

Ses déclarations étaient contradictoires et ont causé de la confusion.
Ses déclarations étaient contradictoires et ont causé de la confusion.

Their views on education are contradictory.

Leurs points de vue sur l'éducation sont contradictoires.
Leurs points de vue sur l'éducation sont contradictoires.

Synonymes

conflicting, opposing, inconsistent, paradoxical, incompatible, contrary
Entrée 1
conflicting, opposing, inconsistent, paradoxical
Entrée 2
opposing, conflicting, inconsistent, incompatible
Entrée 3
conflicting, inconsistent, opposing, incompatible, contrary, paradoxical

Antonymes

consistent, compatible, harmonious, agreeable, concordant, uniform
Entrée 1
consistent, compatible, harmonious
Entrée 2
compatible, consistent
Entrée 3
consistent, harmonious, compatible, agreeable, concordant, uniform

Collocations

contradictory evidence, contradictory statements, contradictory advice, contradictory claims
Entrée 1
contradictory evidence, contradictory statements, contradictory advice
Entrée 2
contradictory statements, contradictory evidence, contradictory claims

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