Synonyms of conflicting

conflicting 1 of 2

adjective

kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 

as in inconsistent

not being in agreement or harmony

conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inconsistent
• incompatible
• contradictory
• clashing
• discrepant
• mutually exclusive
• incongruous
• inharmonious
• contrary
• repugnant
• discordant
• inconsonant
• disagreeing
• irreconcilable
• at odds
• at variance
• opposing
• antagonistic
• opposite
• diametrical
• antithetical
• diametric
• antipodal
• antipodean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• consistent
• agreeing
• compatible
• congruent
• concordant
• harmonious
• similar
• consonant
• correspondent (with or to)
• conformable (to)
• nonconflicting
• like
• congruous
• accordant
• akin

conflicting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of conflict

as in clashing

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clashing
• colliding
• differing
• jarring
• disagreeing
• discording
• combatting
• disaccording
• combating
• fighting
• warring (against)
• battling
• dissenting
• engaging
• jangling
• chafing
• grating
• galling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• according
• matching
• blending
• fitting
• conforming (to or with)
• corresponding
• harmonizing
• agreeing
• coinciding
• concurring
• assenting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conflicting

Adjective

Peltier has maintained his innocence and his case has been plagued with allegations of trial misconduct, conflicting testimonies, withheld evidence and potential bias among jurors. —N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025

In the days that follow, the AG offices provide constituents conflicting or inaccurate information that seems to reveal a lack of cohesive understanding. —Rebekah Taussig, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025

Verb

These conflicting forces are creating more uncertainty around future Fed rate cuts. —Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

Madoff attended a hearing regarding the conflicting status of his legal representation in his multi-billion dollar fraud allegations. —Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024