Contradictorias (en. Contradictory)

/kɔn.tɾa.ðikˈto.ɾjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That shows opposition or conflict between two or more elements.
His words were contradictory regarding what had happened.
Sus palabras eran contradictorias respecto a lo que había sucedido.
That results from the incompatibility of ideas or statements.
The report contained contradictory data that confused the analysts.
El informe contenía datos contradictorias que confundieron a los analistas.
Referring to attitudes or behaviors that do not agree with each other.
His behavior was contradictory to what he said.
Su comportamiento era contradictorias con lo que decía.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'contradictorius', meaning 'that contradicts'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be contradictory
To have characteristics that oppose each other.
ser contradictorias
contradictory statements
Statements that cannot be true at the same time.
afirmaciones contradictorias
contradictory opinions
Points of view that confuse or clash with each other.
opiniones contradictorias

Related Words

contradiction
The action of contradicting or opposing something.
contradicción
to contradict
To say the opposite of what another asserts.
contradecir
incompatibility
The condition of being incompatible or unable to coexist.
incompatibilidad

Slang Meanings

Total confusion
After listening to them I understood nothing, everything was a contradiction and total confusion.
Después de escucharlos no entendí nada, todo era una contradicción y confusión total.
Mess
Don't tell me he's also in this mess of contradictory statements now.
No me digas que ahora también está en este lío de afirmaciones contradictorias.