contradictory
intermediateB2/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/ · con-tra-dic-to-ry
involving or characterized by the expression of opposite meanings; not compatible.
Meanings
involving or characterized by the expression of opposite meanings; not compatible.
مخالف معنی کا اظہار کرنے والا؛ ہم آہنگ نہیں۔
متضاد
mutazaad
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Common Collocations
- contradictory statements
- contradictory evidence
- contradictory opinions
Example Sentences
His actions were contradictory to his words.
اس کے اعمال اس کے الفاظ کے متضاد تھے۔
Us ke aamaal us ke alfaaz ke mutazaad the.
The report contains contradictory information.
رپورٹ میں متضاد معلومات شامل ہیں۔
Report mein mutazaad maloomat shamil hain.
They held contradictory views on the issue.
انہوں نے اس مسئلے پر متضاد خیالات رکھے۔
Unhone is masle par mutazaad khayalat rakhe.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'con' as an argument and 'dictory' as a dictionary of opposites.
Visualize two people arguing, each holding opposite signs.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، پر پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazāron khwāhishen aisi ke har khwāhish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armān, par phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so overpowering that one could die for each wish. Many of my wishes came true, but still, they were few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک طوفان سے پہلے کی خاموشی
Aik toofan se pehlay ki khamoshi
The calm before the storm.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contradictorius" — to speak against
First known use: 15th century
Derived from the Latin 'contradictus', the past participle of 'contradicere', meaning 'to speak against' or 'to deny'. Over time, it evolved into English, retaining the same fundamental meaning.