contradictory

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BrE /kənˈtrædɪktəri/ AmE /kənˈtrædɪktəri/

adjective en → es

1 OPPOSITE [attributive / predicative] B1

opposite or very different from something else; not agreeing with it

contradictorio, opuesto

  • be contradictory to sth

Collocations contradictory evidence · contradictory statements

  • The witness's statement was contradictory to the facts.

    La declaración del testigo era contradictoria con los hechos.

2 CONFLICT [attributive / predicative] B1

showing or causing disagreement between people, ideas, or things

en conflicto, en desacuerdo

  • be in contradiction to sth

Collocations contradictory views · contradictory opinions

  • Their contradictory views made it difficult to reach an agreement.

    Sus puntos de vista contradictorios dificultaron llegar a un acuerdo.