Meaning
contrasting, conflicting
- In sharp opposition or striking difference.
- Incompatible or mutually contradictory.
In a sentence
I testimoni hanno fornito versioni contrastanti dell'accaduto.
The witnesses provided conflicting versions of the event.
L'artista ama accostare colori vivaci e contrastanti nelle sue tele.
The artist loves juxtaposing vivid and contrasting colors on his canvases.
Provo sentimenti contrastanti riguardo alla proposta di trasferimento.
I have conflicting feelings about the transfer offer.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contrastante | masculine · singular |
| contrastante | feminine · singular |
| contrastanti | masculine · plural |
| contrastanti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Present participle of 'contrastare' used adjectivally.
- Has the ending '-e' in the singular and '-i' in the plural for both genders.