conflicting

adjective

con·​flict·​ing kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 

: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible

conflicting theories

conflictingly

kən-ˈflik-tiŋ-lē 

-ˌflik-

adverb

Synonyms

• clashing
• disagreeing
• discordant
• discrepant
• incompatible
• incongruous
• inconsistent
• inconsonant
• inharmonious
• mutually exclusive
• repugnant

Examples of conflicting in a Sentence

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

Recent Examples on the Web

Trademark Search And Watch Services These tools monitor official trademark registries and databases globally to detect similar or conflicting marks early: Corsearch—Offers global trademark screening and searching, providing alerts for new filings or similar marks. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025

Those lawsuits have led to conflicting rulings in different states. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 May 2025

As in other areas of this administration’s first 100 days, the execution of tariff policy has been chaotic and poorly thought through, leading to conflicting messaging and backpedaling. —The Editors, National Review, 1 May 2025

The evidence consistently pointed to Angi, who, when interrogated, gave several conflicting versions of the events. —Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 1 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conflicting

• afflicting
• constricting
• convicting
• depicting
• evicting
• inflicting
• predicting
• restricting
• contradicting