Synonyms of mutually exclusive

mutually exclusive

adjective

as in inconsistent

not being in agreement or harmony

the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inconsistent
• conflicting
• incompatible
• incongruous
• repugnant
• inconsonant
• contrary
• contradictory
• discrepant
• clashing
• at variance
• inharmonious
• at odds
• disagreeing
• irreconcilable
• opposite
• discordant
• opposing
• antithetical
• antagonistic
• diametrical
• antipodal
• diametric
• antipodean

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• correspondent (with or to)
• consistent
• conformable (to)
• compatible
• agreeing
• congruent
• harmonious
• similar
• consonant
• concordant
• like
• nonconflicting
• congruous
• accordant
• akin

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of mutually exclusive

Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of its national interest and its support of an independent Palestinian state were never mutually exclusive. —Maria Fantappie, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2024

However, these theories aren’t mutually exclusive; both mechanisms likely occur, Viall says. —Byhannah Richter, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024

Adventurous journeys to the Earth’s most remote and fabled corners, the comfort and ease of an ultra-luxe ship—these are not mutually exclusive. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024

And while the two personalities aren’t mutually exclusive, there’s something about the salty summer air and the $100 Lobster Cobb from Duryea’s that really makes these hosts come alive. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024