1. containing or expressing ideas that oppose or deny each other
2. tending to contradict or oppose what others say

1. a statement or proposition that contradicts another
Usage: formal

Examples

• The witness gave contradictory statements about what happened.
• His actions were contradictory to his words.
• She has a contradictory personality, always arguing with everyone.
• The research findings were contradictory and confusing.
• The two reports contained contradictory information.
• He's being contradictory just to start an argument.
• The philosopher pointed out several contradictories in the theory.