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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of conflicting

Adjective

Romans have conflicting feelings about the Jubilee, which began on Tuesday evening when Pope Francis solemnly opened the Holy Door in the atrium of St. Peter’s Basilica and passed through, followed by the first of the pilgrims. —Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024

Suppression of dissenting opinions: Team members may withhold conflicting opinions or doubts to maintain group harmony and avoid conflict. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 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