widersprüchlich
Translation
contradictory, inconsistent
Examples
Seine Aussagen sind widersprüchlich.
His statements are contradictory.
Das ist ein widersprüchliches Verhalten.
That is contradictory behaviour.
Ich erhielt widersprüchliche Informationen.
I received contradictory information.
Grammar Patterns
((sth. is)) contradictory (sth.) is contradictory His arguments are internally contradictory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inconsistent, conflicting; Antonyms: consistent, coherent
Etymology
Derived from 'Widerspruch' (contradiction), with the adjective suffix '-lich'. 'Widerspruch' itself comes from 'wider-' (against) + 'Spruch' (saying).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'saying' ('Spruch') that goes 'against' ('wider') itself, hence it's contradictory.