contradictory

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/

Adjective

That contradicts something, such as an argument. / That is itself a contradiction. / That is diametrically opposed to something. / Mutually exclusive. / Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

Japanese Meaning

矛盾する：何かと反する、または議論に矛盾している状態 / 自己矛盾：そのもの自体が矛盾している状態 / 正反対：あるものと全く相反している状態 / 互いに排他的：同時に成立しえない、互いを排除する状態 / 反対傾向：何かに対して反するか、対抗する傾向

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Her testimony was contradictory to the written report, which made the jury question her credibility.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女の証言は書面による報告と矛盾しており、陪審は彼女の信用性を疑った。

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Sense（1）

That contradicts something, such as an argument.

Sense（2）

That is itself a contradiction.

Our attitudes toward sharks are contradictory. We fear them and yet we seek them out.

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Sense（3）

That is diametrically opposed to something.

Schemes […] contradictory to common sense.

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Sense（4）

Mutually exclusive.

Sense（5）

Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.

more contradictory

（ comparative ）

most contradictory

（ superlative ）

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