conflicting

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adjective

con·​flict·​ing kən-ˈflik-tiŋ How to pronounce conflicting (audio)
ˈkän-ˌflik-
Synonyms of conflictingnext
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
conflictingly
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce conflicting (audio)
ˈkän-ˌflik-
adverb

conflicting

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present participle of conflict entry 2

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Adjective conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
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The committee noted conflicting evidence on the drug’s efficacy and clear safety risks, including brain bleeds, in large numbers of patients. — C. Joseph Ross Daval, STAT, 30 Oct. 2026 Jocelyn Jackson knew both the victim and the defendant, but has given conflicting answers about whether Mo3 and Beezy actually had a feud. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 The administration has also sought to limit conflicting state AI laws. — Sylvia Lu, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026 Courts across the country have delivered conflicting rulings on the issue, and many expect the Supreme Court will likely be needed to resolve the dispute. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conflicting

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Adjective

from present participle of conflict entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conflicting was in 1592

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conflicting
confliction
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“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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