conflictive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflictive
Adjective
  • Sorrentino may also be exorcising some conflicting feelings about his birthplace, which is portrayed as a vulgar, crude place populated by crooks and hicks and photographed like its paradise.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
  • During the search for Evelyn, PEOPLE previously reported that Megan gave conflicting statements during interviews with different local news outlets.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Such incompatible geopolitical visions continue to be reflected in the maps produced.
    Christine Leuenberger, The Conversation, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Some common reasons include snoring, restlessness, parasomnia, frequent trips to the bathroom or incompatible sleep schedules.
    Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Especially if his team is still so maddeningly inconsistent.
    Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Although Mitchell's overall output has been inconsistent in recent seasons, his defensive versatility has remained a major strength.
    Nathan Kamal, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Conflictive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflictive. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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