Vocabulary
Contradictory
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
mutually opposed or inconsistent.
Urdu meaning
متضاد، تردید کرنا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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At times, this mired Pakistan in adopting seemingly contradictory positions.
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High-stakes diplomacy
— 2026-04-13
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His contradictory statements on how the war could end has left the world perplexed.
Dawn Editorials —
America`s war crimes
— 2026-04-08
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It is challenging to respond to Trump`s contradictory statements regarding his destructive war on Iran, which has plunged the world into its most serious crisis since World War II.
Dawn Editorials —
Perils of mediation
— 2026-04-01
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A train in such condition should never have been cleared for service.The contradictory findings leave many wondering if the staff can be blamed when the equipment they are given is faulty and unsafe?
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Unsafe trains
— 2026-03-18
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There are contradictory signals.
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The march of folly
— 2026-03-16
Synonyms
opposed, in opposition, opposite, antithetical, contrary, contrasting, conflicting
Antonyms
consistent, compatible
Curator example
“the two studies came to contradictory conclusions”
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