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CONTRADICTORY

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 10 meanings of the word Contradictory.

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Contradictory - as a noun

Two propositions are contradictories if both cannot be true (or both cannot be false) at the same time

Contradictory - as an adjective satellite

Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false

Example: "`perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms"

That confounds or contradicts or confuses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confounding18

In disagreement

Example: "The figures are at odds with our findings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
at oddsconflicting19self-contradictory

Unable for both to exist or be true at the same time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mutually exclusive

Contradictory - as an adjective

That contradicts something, such as an argument.

That is itself a contradiction.

That is diametrically opposed to something.

Mutually exclusive.

Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

Example Sentences

"His words were contradictory; he said one thing and then did the opposite."
"The survey results were contradictory, with half of the respondents agreeing and the other half disagreeing."
"Her actions and beliefs seemed contradictory, as she claimed to care about the environment but drove a gas-guzzling car."
"The newspaper articles presented contradictory information about the event."
"The witness testimonies were contradictory, making it difficult for the jury to reach a verdict."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTRADICTORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contradictory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTRADICTORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is CONTRADICTORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contradictory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRADICTORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is CONTRADICTORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contradictory is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRADICTORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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