Widerspruch
derNouncontradiction; objection; dissent.
English translations
- 01
contradiction
- 02
objection
- 03
dispute
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Aussage, die einer anderen Aussage widerspricht; eine Meinungsverschiedenheit.
- English meaning
- Contradiction, objection
- Synonym
- Gegensatz, Diskrepanz
- German example
- Es gibt einen Widerspruch zwischen seinen Worten und seinen Taten.
- English example
- There is a contradiction between his words and his actions.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Widerspruch
- Plural Form
- die Widersprüche
Related words
- widerspruchsfrei
Consistent
- Widerspruchsrecht
Right of objection
- widerspruchslos
Unanimously, without objection
- Widerspruchsfreiheit
Consistency means that a statement or system of statements contains no logical contradictions.
- dissonant
Dissonant
- einhellig
Unanimous
- inkonsistent
Inconsistent
- kontradiktorisch
contradictory
- völkerrechtswidrig
In violation of international law
- Einwand
Objection
- Irrlehre
heresy
- Ketzerei
heresy
- kreationistisch
Creationist
- Oxymoron
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two contradictory terms to create a new meaning.
- Paradoxie
Paradox
- Einsprache
Objection
- Widerrede
Objection
- zu allem Ja und Amen sagen
To say yes and amen to everything means to always agree with someone without contradiction, often out of subservience or convenience.
- peremptorisch
Peremptory
- Einwendung
Objection
- Ungereimtheit
inconsistency
- Anfechtung
Contestation
- Unstimmigkeit
Inconsistency
- unumstritten
Undisputed
- unzweifelhaft
undoubtedly
- antinomisch
Antinomic means that something has a contradiction or an irresolvable opposition.
- Diskrepanz
Discrepancy
- Häresie
Heresy
- Ketzer
Heretic
- Paradox
paradox
- Antinomie
Antinomy
- Paradoxon
A paradox is a statement that appears self-contradictory but contains a deeper truth upon closer examination.
- Gegensatz
Opposite, Contrast
Example sentences with “Widerspruch”
Ihr Handeln steht im Widerspruch zu ihren Worten. (Her actions contradict her words.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Widerspruch einlegen' mean?
It is a legal phrase meaning 'to file an objection' or 'to lodge an appeal'.