Meaning
contradictory; inconsistent
- containing opposite statements or ideas
- inconsistent in words or behavior
- self-contradicting
In a sentence
Il suo comportamento è stato contraddittorio per settimane.
His behavior was inconsistent for weeks.
Perché dai risposte così contraddittorie?
Why do you give such contradictory answers?
Il rapporto non è contraddittorio, ma poco chiaro.
The report is not contradictory, but unclear.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contraddittorio | masculine · singular |
| contraddittoria | feminine · singular |
| contraddittori | masculine · plural |
| contraddittorie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can describe a person, statement, result, or behavior.
- For people, often means incoerente in what they say or do.
- Masculine singular ends in -io: contraddittorio.