self-contradictory
adjective
self-con·tra·dic·to·ry
ˌself-ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē 
: consisting of two contradictory members or parts
Examples of self-contradictory in a Sentence
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Some of Meta’s response to the book seems self-contradictory or misleading.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Oracular revelations are expected to be ambiguous but this one appeared to be self-contradictory.
—Charles Portis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Though confused and self-contradictory as ever, Trump now appears to favor a land-for-peace deal with Russia, a prospect that is anathema to the bipartisan security establishment.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Think grindhouse listed on Zillow — a self-contradictory trend that sees disturbing and even outright objectionable material presented with a faux polish that can feel like biting into plastic fruit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Rush enjoys a wonderfully self-contradictory performance that’s equal parts desperate and ferocious.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
As written, the builder’s remedy includes seemingly self-contradictory provisions that seem to simultaneously allow developers an unlimited amount of density while also empowering local governments to apply their own standards.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
The article also argued that South Korea’s own, first military reconnaissance launch this month proved to be self-contradictory.
—Reuters, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2023
First, its view of Iranian leaders' risk calculations is self-contradictory.
—Alexandre Debs, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2012
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Oracular revelations are expected to be ambiguous but this one appeared to be self-contradictory.
—Charles Portis, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Though confused and self-contradictory as ever, Trump now appears to favor a land-for-peace deal with Russia, a prospect that is anathema to the bipartisan security establishment.
—Matthew Karp, Harper's Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Think grindhouse listed on Zillow — a self-contradictory trend that sees disturbing and even outright objectionable material presented with a faux polish that can feel like biting into plastic fruit.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Rush enjoys a wonderfully self-contradictory performance that’s equal parts desperate and ferocious.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Sep. 2024
As written, the builder’s remedy includes seemingly self-contradictory provisions that seem to simultaneously allow developers an unlimited amount of density while also empowering local governments to apply their own standards.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
The article also argued that South Korea’s own, first military reconnaissance launch this month proved to be self-contradictory.
—Reuters, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2023
First, its view of Iranian leaders' risk calculations is self-contradictory.
—Alexandre Debs, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2012
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“Self-contradictory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-contradictory. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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