widersprüchlich
contradictory; inconsistent
English translations
- 01
contradictory
- 02
conflictive
- 03
discordant
- 04
contradicting
Word details
- German meaning
- Aussagen, Ideen oder Handlungen, die nicht miteinander übereinstimmen oder sich gegenseitig aufheben.
- English meaning
- contradictory
- Synonym
- inkonsistent, gegensätzlich
- German example
- Seine Aussagen waren widersprüchlich.
- English example
- His statements were contradictory.
- Comparative
- widersprüchlicherSuperlative: am widersprüchlichsten
Related words
- Wirrsal
Confusion
- zwiespältig
Feeling doubt or conflict about something.
- dividual
Dividual
- inkonsequent
inconsistent
- inkongruent
Incongruent means that something does not match, does not fit together, or is not compatible.
- synkretistisch
Syncretistic means that different, often contradictory, belief systems, philosophies, or cultural elements are mixed or combined together.
- aporetisch
Aporetic means that something ends in an aporia, i.e., in an irresolvable, contradictory situation or an insurmountable problem.
- antinomisch
Antinomic means that something has a contradiction or an irresolvable opposition.
- inkonsistent
Inconsistent
- janusköpfig
Two-faced, Janus-faced
- widersinnig
Absurd
- Ambivalenz
Ambivalence refers to the simultaneous existence of contradictory feelings, thoughts, or attitudes towards a person, thing, or situation.
- unstimmig
Inconsistent, discordant
- Widersinn
Nonsense
- Paradox
paradox
- Paradoxon
A paradox is a statement that appears self-contradictory but contains a deeper truth upon closer examination.
- Ungereimtheit
inconsistency
- kontradiktorisch
contradictory
- Paradoxie
Paradox
- ambivalent
Ambivalent
- folgewidrig
Inconsistent
Example sentences with “widersprüchlich”
Die Aussagen der Zeugen waren widersprüchlich. (The witnesses' statements were contradictory.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the verb form of 'widersprüchlich'?
The verb is 'widersprechen' (to contradict).