contradictory
That contradicts something, such as an argumentThat contradicts something, such as an argument.
» This seems contradictory.
Це виглядає суперечливим.
Meaning
5 sensesThat contradicts something, such as an argument.
widersprüchlich
противоре́чащийprotivoréčaščij
супере́чнийsuperéčnyj
that confounds or contradicts or confuses
That is itself a contradiction.
противоречи́выйprotivorečívyj
супере́чливийsuperéčlyvyj, супере́чливийsuperéčlyvyj
That is diametrically opposed to something.
противополо́жныйprotivopolóžnyj
протиле́жнийprotyléžnyj
Mutually exclusive.
несовмести́мыйnesovmestímyj
Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
противоречи́выйprotivorečívyj, противоре́чащийprotivoréčaščij
Examples
21 sentencesThis seems contradictory.
Це виглядає суперечливим. — deniko
This is contradictory.
Тут є протиріччя. — deniko
ruТут есть противоречие. — marafon
Wouldn't that be a bit contradictory?
ruНе будет ли это несколько противоречиво? — xlenchik
deWäre das nicht ein bisschen widersprüchlich? — brauchinet
The media is multiple mutually contradictory entities.
What they say is contradictory to their feelings.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 3
By meaning 4
By meaning 1
Origin
Borrowed from Late Latin contradictorius, from Latin contradico. Equivalent to contradictBorrowed from Late Latin contradictorius, from Latin contradico. Equivalent to contradict + -ory.
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Forms
more contradictory, most contradictory| Comparative | more contradictory Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most contradictory Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
7 synonyms- unable for both to exist or be true at the same time:mutually exclusive
- that confounds or contradicts or confuses:confounding
- in disagreement:at oddsconflictingself-contradictory
Word family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form