Contradictory
(adjective)
- Involving or characterized by contradiction; inconsistent.
- Contrary to what has been said or suggested; opposed.
Origin:
From latin contradictorius "speaking against", from contra- "against" + dicere "to speak".
Examples:
- The two statements were contradictory.
- The evidence was contradictory and difficult to interpret.
- The results of the study were contradictory.
- The information was contradictory and confusing.
- The claims were contradictory and lacked credibility.