antipodean

adjective

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as in contradictory
being as different as possible the convincing yet antipodean arguments presented by the two speakers left many members of the audience unsure of which side to support

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  1. contradictory
  2. contrary
  3. opposite
Adjective
  • In the comments, the creator posted several slightly contradictory comments.
    — Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
  • And even worse, Trump is leading Republicans down a path of making confused and contradictory arguments in support of higher taxes and central planning of the economy.
    — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of contradictory
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, some students just aren’t accustomed to contrary or controversial ideas and believe that even hearing them is harmful.
    — Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
  • But Zelinka Parsons also sees a contrary problem for some people, especially those entering retirement with large nest eggs.
    — Russ Wiles, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of contrary
Adjective
  • Whereas 2022’s weather had an opposite effect; an extremely dry, hot summer that in some parts was saved by mid-August rain yielded better results for red wines than white, but stick with the best producers in either case.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
  • On the acting front, Kravitz can be seen next opposite Austin Butler in the Darren Aronofsky thriller Caught Stealing, which bows this fall.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
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