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

Those seeking help online to prepare their pitches for admissions officers might find conflicting information about grades, test scores and extracurricular activities that can lead to confusion. —Jeffrey Marcus, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024

The popular debit cards that Medicare Advantage plans give older adults as a perk for signing up may be cutting off their access to some public assistance because of conflicting interpretations on what counts as income. —Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024

Verb

The conflicting dichotomy works to perfection. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024

Africa is working to grow its health capacity, but a complicated patchwork of conflicting and confusing data-sharing laws stands in the way. —Jennifer Lotito, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024