Synonyms of mutually exclusive

mutually exclusive

adjective

as in inconsistent

not being in agreement or harmony

the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mutually exclusive

And because Trump was out of office for four years, his supporters had the unusual opportunity to spin self-serving—and often mutually exclusive—narratives around the former president’s plans without the inconvenience of having to explain his actual policies. —Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025

Read: Trump takes over the Kennedy Center The most recent president to attempt the Camelot thing was Barack Obama, who elevated American art forms such as jazz and hip-hop in ways meant to show that inclusiveness and excellence were not mutually exclusive. —Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025

Business leaders in Canada are proving that profitability and social impact are not mutually exclusive. —Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025

An increasing number of politicians seem to think protecting Asia from China is mutually exclusive with protecting Europe from Russia. —Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025