Synonyms for Contradictory & Similar Words
Definition of contradictory
- adjective
- of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false; "`perfect' and `imperfect' are contradictory terms"
- that confounds or contradicts or confuses
- in disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "contradictory"
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"Contradictory" in song lyrics
See how contradictory is used in real songs:
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"I'm sorry if sometimes I'm contradictory"
Jeru the Damaja — Kick Rocks -
"Well not lucky, but your life has simplicity, mine doesn't and I'm so contradictory"
Sha Stimuli — Sometimes -
"'Vaayai Moodi Pesavum' - sometimes brilliant, sometimes contradictory"
IBN Live — IBN Live