conflicting
Advanced/kənˈflɪk.tɪŋ/
- adjective
- Conflicting beliefs, needs, facts, etc. are different and opposing
conflicting in a sentence
- “Conflicting emotions churned inside him.”
- “conflicting opinions / ideas / advice”
- “We all work hard to handle the conflicting interests (= interests which are difficult to combine) of a career and a family.”
- “The jury heard conflicting evidence from three different witnesses.”
What does “conflicting” mean?
conflicting (adjective) means conflicting beliefs, needs, facts, etc. are different and opposing. It is pronounced /kənˈflɪk.tɪŋ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "conflicting" mean?
- conflicting (adjective) means: Conflicting beliefs, needs, facts, etc. are different and opposing
- How do you pronounce "conflicting"?
- "conflicting" is pronounced /kənˈflɪk.tɪŋ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "conflicting" in a sentence?
- Here is "conflicting" used in a sentence: Conflicting emotions churned inside him.
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