Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contradictory statement
noun
/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i ˈsteɪt.mənt/
Definition
A statement that contains opposing ideas or elements that cannot both be true at the same time.
Examples
- “I love going to the gym, but I hate working out.”
- “She said she was tired, yet she stayed up late to finish her book.”
- “The manager stated that everyone’s performance was excellent, yet several employees were reprimanded.”
Meaning
The term refers to assertions that are in direct opposition to one another, leading to a logical inconsistency.
Synonyms
- inconsistent statement
- paradox
- contradiction
