Pronunciation: /kɑntrəˈdɪkʃən/
noun a combination of statements, ideas, or features that are opposed to one another
A1 She said she hated the cold weather, but then went skiing the next day - what a contradiction!
A2 The politician's words were a contradiction to his actions, causing confusion among the voters.
B1 The company's mission statement was in direct contradiction to their unethical business practices.
B2 The artist's use of bright colors in his dark and moody paintings created an interesting contradiction.
C1 The scientist found a contradiction in the data that challenged the current theory.
C2 The novel's protagonist was a walking contradiction, with her tough exterior hiding a vulnerable heart.
formal The scientist discovered a contradiction in the data that needed further investigation.
informal I don't understand, there seems to be a contradiction in what you're saying.
slang It's a total contradiction, bro. I can't believe it.
figurative Her actions were a contradiction to her words, showing her true intentions.
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