Conflicting (Adjective)
Meaning 1
On bad terms; "they were usually at odds over politics"; "conflicting opinions".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 2
In disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The researchers encountered conflicting results in their studies on the effects of climate change.
- The witness's conflicting testimonies raised suspicions about her credibility in the trial.
- The politician's words and actions presented conflicting messages to the public.
- The novel explores the conflicting emotions of a character torn between love and duty.
- The jury had to sift through the conflicting evidence to reach a verdict.