conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
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Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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Suppression of dissenting opinions: Team members may withhold conflicting opinions or doubts to maintain group harmony and avoid conflict.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Mexican officials provided conflicting reports regarding the number of people arrested.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Drugs, success, and conflicting personalities had poisoned members’ relationships.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 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
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Mexican officials provided conflicting reports regarding the number of people arrested.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
Drugs, success, and conflicting personalities had poisoned members’ relationships.
—Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 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
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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