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

People in these senior leadership roles tend to give space and time for teams to share conflicting perspectives, debate, struggle and get curious with each other before making a decision. —Linda Allen-Hardisty, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

While the woman's family has conflicting opinions, many Reddit users have sided with the poster. —Ashley Vega, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025

Businesses have the option to inform customers that their signals are conflicting and that choosing to opt out of data tracking could affect their ability to participate in rewards programs. —Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025

But these analogies and precedents are imperfect and conflicting. —Michael Poznansky, Foreign Affairs, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above