conflicting
adjective
con·flict·ing
kən-ˈflik-tiŋ 
ˈkän-ˌflik-
: being in conflict, collision, or opposition : incompatible
conflicting theories
Examples of conflicting in a Sentence
conflicting reports from the witnesses at the scene
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite conflicting witness statements, detectives didn’t follow up on the accusations against his friend, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office said later in a statement.
—
Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
In many cases, environmental protections can be bent to accommodate other, conflicting benefits to human society.
—Brett Simpson, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Understanding that there really are a lot of conflicting perspectives and experiences.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
The YouTube commenters gave conflicting accounts of his death.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conflicting
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025
In many cases, environmental protections can be bent to accommodate other, conflicting benefits to human society.
—Brett Simpson, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2025
Understanding that there really are a lot of conflicting perspectives and experiences.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
The YouTube commenters gave conflicting accounts of his death.
—Literary Hub, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conflicting
Cite this Entry
“Conflicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflicting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share