conflicting
/kənˈflɪktɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈflik-tiŋ ˈkän-ˌflik-/ (ame, mw)
conflicting — adjective
- conflictingpositive
- more conflictingcomparative
- most conflictingsuperlative
1. used to describe two or more things — such as beliefs, needs, or facts — that ar
used to describe two or more things — such as beliefs, needs, or facts — that are so different they cannot both be true or exist together
The two managers gave conflicting advice, so Wei did not know which plan to follow.
conflicting + noun (advice)
Mei's medical test results were conflicting — one doctor said she was fine, while another found a problem.
predicative: be conflicting
The committee received conflicting reports about how the money had been spent.
Liam had conflicting feelings about moving abroad: he wanted new experiences but feared leaving his family.
Research on the new drug has produced conflicting conclusions, with some trials showing benefits and others showing risks.
- contradictory
stronger emphasis on logical impossibility; used for statements and evidence
- incompatible
focuses on things that cannot exist or work together; broader than 'conflicting'
- opposing
more neutral, often used for teams, sides, or views in a debate
- consistent
things that agree with each other
- compatible
things that can work or exist together
文法句型
conflicting + noun
be conflicting
用法筆記
Frequently used before a noun that refers to information (advice, reports, evidence) or emotions (feelings, opinions). The things described always come in sets of two or more.