Synonyms of contradiction

contradiction

noun

ˌkän-trə-ˈdik-shən 

1

as in paradox

someone or something with qualities or features that seem to conflict with one another

a loving father as well as a ruthless killer, the gangster is a living contradiction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paradox
• dichotomy
• incongruity
• mystery
• enigma
• riddle
• puzzle
• conundrum
• antinomy
• puzzlement
• mystification

2

as in denial

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

the actress's contradiction of the marriage rumor caused quite a stir

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denial
• rejection
• disavowal
• negation
• repudiation
• refutation
• disclaimer
• disallowance
• denegation
• rebuttal
• disconfirmation
• disproof
• negative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirmation
• admission
• acknowledgment
• declaration
• confession
• concession
• assertion
• testimony
• affirmation
• avowal
• documentation
• validation
• testament
• corroboration
• substantiation
• attestation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contradiction

People are complicated, and Juno Temple understands the character well enough to embody Keeley’s contradictions and make sense of them, most of the time. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

The contradiction at the center of America’s skilled-labor shortage was distilled into 10 words at Ford Pro Accelerate, the Blue Oval’s giant workforce-development event in Detroit. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

At its core, this film is about people in all their complexity, contradictions and humanity. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

In a long answer, Piker struggled to square the contradiction. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Sep. 2026