contradicting
adjective
con·tra·dict·ing
ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-tiŋ 
: implying, causing, or being a contradiction : contradictory
contradicting statements
The detectives found contradicting evidence.
… dramatically different interactions and effects (if any) on live cells and tissue that can result in contradicting conclusions.—
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Also corrosive — the contradicting and quick-changing statements.
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Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Contradicting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contradicting. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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