conflicting — being in opposition; contradictory or incompatible
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: being in opposition; contradictory or incompatible
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My diet plan and my love for pizza are constantly conflicting.
- The witness testimonies were conflicting, making it hard to determine the truth.
- She had conflicting feelings about moving to a new city.
conflicting
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈflɪktɪŋ/]
being in opposition; contradictory or incompatible
Two conflicting voices in his head — and he still has to decide.
Conflicting visions restricting her predicting!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conflictus', the past participle of 'confligere' meaning 'to strike together' or 'to clash', composed of 'com-' (together) and 'fligere' (to strike). The word entered English via Old French and has been used since the 16th century.
Breakdown
conflict (from Latin com- 'together' + fligere 'to strike') + -ing (present participle suffix) = conflicting
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My diet plan and my love for pizza are constantly conflicting.”
“The witness testimonies were conflicting, making it hard to determine the truth.”
“She had conflicting feelings about moving to a new city.”
“My brain says 'study' but my bed gives conflicting advice.”
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