as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other
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Recent Examples of mutually exclusive
Business leaders in Canada are proving that profitability and social impact are not mutually exclusive.
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Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
An increasing number of politicians seem to think protecting Asia from China is mutually exclusive with protecting Europe from Russia.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Because, ultimately, making America healthier and making the world healthier are not mutually exclusive goals.
—Simon Williams, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
We’re left with 13 gladiator movies — many of which are extremely Christian and many of which have gay undertones (not mutually exclusive) — that earn a thumbs-up from a discerning Caesar.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
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Paul Klein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
An increasing number of politicians seem to think protecting Asia from China is mutually exclusive with protecting Europe from Russia.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Because, ultimately, making America healthier and making the world healthier are not mutually exclusive goals.
—Simon Williams, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
We’re left with 13 gladiator movies — many of which are extremely Christian and many of which have gay undertones (not mutually exclusive) — that earn a thumbs-up from a discerning Caesar.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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