self-contradictory meaning
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self-contradictory (adjective): seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true.
self-contradictory has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
self-contradictory as an adjective
- seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
- it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking
Synonyms: paradoxical
Similar: inexplicable
- in disagreement
- the figures are at odds with our findings
- contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness
Synonyms: at odds, conflicting, contradictory
Similar: inconsistent
self-contradictory in a sentence
- For example, if a chain-smoking teacher cautions a pupil for smoking, that warning is self-contradictory.
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