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Common collocations with contradictory in American Collocation

contradictory adjective

US /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəri/

within itself or between themselves

inherently
internally
mutually

The two opinions seem mutually contradictory and impossible to reconcile.

very

completely
totally

The Government’s action sends out a completely contradictory message.

apparently

apparently
seemingly

This apparently contradictory situation can only be understood in the context of the country’s recent history.

account
advice
argument
attitude
evidence
feelings
findings
information
message
opinion
position
result
statements
view

The message they gave was very contradictory and difficult to interpret.

In the face of contradictory statements about the safety of GM foods, the consumer must decide whom to believe.