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- [kuh n-flik-ting]
- /kənˈflɪk tɪŋ/
- /kənˈflɪk.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-flik-ting]
- /kənˈflɪk tɪŋ/
Definitions of conflicting word
- adjective conflicting clashing; contradictory 3
- adjective conflicting being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible: conflicting viewpoints. 1
- verb without object conflicting to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash: The account of one eyewitness conflicted with that of the other. My class conflicts with my going to the concert. 1
- verb without object conflicting to fight or contend; do battle. 1
- noun conflicting a fight, battle, or struggle, especially a prolonged struggle; strife. 1
- noun conflicting controversy; quarrel: conflicts between parties. 1
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Origin of conflicting
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; conflict + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Conflicting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conflicting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
conflicting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conflicting
adj conflicting
- clashing — to make a loud, harsh noise: The gears of the old car clashed and grated.
- incompatible — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
adjective conflicting
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
- at odds — If someone is at odds with someone else, or if two people are at odds, they are disagreeing or quarrelling with each other.
- differing — to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often followed by with or from): His business partner always differs with him.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
Antonyms for conflicting
adj conflicting
- consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
adjective conflicting
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
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