Synonyms of contradictions

contradictions

noun

plural of contradiction

1

as in paradoxes

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

• paradoxes
• incongruities
• dichotomies
• enigmas
• mysteries
• riddles
• antinomies
• puzzles
• conundrums
• mystifications
• puzzlements

2

as in denials

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denials
• rejections
• disavowals
• negations
• repudiations
• disclaimers
• disallowances
• refutations
• denegations
• rebuttals
• disconfirmations
• disproofs
• negatives

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• admissions
• confirmations
• acknowledgments
• confessions
• concessions
• avowals
• declarations
• assertions
• affirmations
• testimonies
• testaments
• attestations
• validations
• corroborations
• documentations
• substantiations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contradictions

The characterological contradictions in this scene alone speak volumes about who Sam Altman is. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

The number of independent sources matters, as do their authority, consistency, frequency and absence of contradictions. — Alona Karpinska, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The problem of longevity possesses philosophical and practical contradictions, now heightened by the gradual disappearance of artists of Serra’s generation and the uncertain posthumous legacy of their work. — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

It was designed in a mix of Dutch and Indonesian heritage styles, perfectly encapsulating the contradictions that make Jogja so irresistibly compelling. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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 totality of the thing is exhausting, yet as is common in durational experiences of art, meaning and unexpected contradictions emerged. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

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

That dichotomy surely reflected, consciously or not on Schubert’s part, the circumstances of his life and contradictions of his character. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026