self-contradictory

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Describes a statement, argument, or idea that contains elements that are logically inconsistent with each other.

1. Seemingly contradictory but possibly trueC1formal

   Appearing to contain opposing statements or ideas, yet potentially being accurate or valid.

   متناقض ظاهريًا

   • The concept of a 'bittersweet' feeling is self-contradictory but perfectly describes a common human experience.
   • His argument was self-contradictory on the surface, but a deeper analysis revealed a complex truth.
   • The statement 'less is more' is self-contradictory yet holds wisdom in many contexts.

   المرادفاتparadoxical

2. In disagreement with itselfC1formal

   Containing elements that are logically inconsistent or in conflict with each other.

   متناقض مع نفسه

   • The witness's testimony was self-contradictory, making it unreliable.
   • A self-contradictory policy cannot be implemented effectively.
   • The author's argument was self-contradictory, as he claimed both that the law was just and that it should be abolished.

   المرادفاتcontradictoryillogicalincoherentincongruousinconsistentparadoxical