Synonyms for self-contradictory

Most common

inconsistent · conflicting · contradictory · paradoxical

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Adjective

Antonyms

self-consistent

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Containing multiple claims or ideas that are inherently in disagreement; of something or someone that contradicts itself.

   The statement “We agree to disagree on everything” is self-contradictory.

Example sentences

• inconsistent Nursery rhymes are deliberately inconsistent texts.
• conflicting Conflicting ideas can spark important discussions.
• contradictory What they say is contradictory to their feelings.
• paradoxical Many paradoxes are paradoxical only because they sound strange.

By length

11 letters

conflicting³, paradoxical⁵

12 letters

inconsistent⁴

13 letters

contradictory⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (conflicting³ = 3 syllables).