Contradictorio
In Spanish, 'contradictorio' (masculine singular) and 'contradictoria' (feminine singular), meaning 'contradictory' in English, describes something that contains conflicting elements, statements, or ideas. It refers to situations where one or more things are inconsistent or incompatible, often leading to confusion or logical inconsistencies. This can apply to arguments, data, actions, or even personalities. The core concept highlights the opposition or lack of harmony within a given subject or set of information.
Contradictorio meaning with examples
- La evidencia presentada por ambas partes fue contradictoria, haciendo difícil para el jurado llegar a una conclusión definitiva. (The evidence presented by both sides was contradictory, making it difficult for the jury to reach a definitive conclusion.) This highlighted the central problem, that there was no clear decision possible based on information supplied.
- El artículo contenía afirmaciones contradictorias, lo que disminuyó su credibilidad y obligó al editor a emitir una corrección. (The article contained contradictory statements, which diminished its credibility and forced the editor to issue a correction.) It presented problems in communicating, which ultimately meant the article's information wasn't believed.
- Sus acciones y palabras eran contradictorias; prometía apoyo, pero siempre se negaba a ayudar, dejando a sus loved ones confused. (His actions and words were contradictory; he promised support but always refused to help, leaving his loved ones confused.) This caused a rift in a family.
- La política gubernamental resultó ser contradictoria, perjudicando simultáneamente a las empresas y a los consumidores, creating significant economic instability. (The government's policy turned out to be contradictory, simultaneously harming businesses and consumers, creating significant economic instability.) Government policy proved to be a struggle for everyone involved.
