self-contradictory

adjective
UK: /ˌselfˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/
US: /ˌselfˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/

  1. If something is self-contradictory, it says two things that cannot both be true.

    1. His statement was self-contradictory and made no sense.
    2. The politician's promises were self-contradictory, as he vowed to lower taxes while increasing public spending.

  2. Containing elements or statements that present a contradiction.

    1. The report was self-contradictory and confusing to read.
    2. Her argument was self-contradictory because she claimed to support freedom of speech but wanted to censor certain opinions.

Synonyms

inconsistent paradoxical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-contradictory" in English means: If something is self-contradictory, it says two things that cannot both be true., Containing elements or statements that present a contradiction..

The phonetic transcription of "self-contradictory" is /ˌselfˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/ in British English and /ˌselfˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-contradictory": inconsistent, paradoxical.

Example usage of "self-contradictory": "His statement was self-contradictory and made no sense.". More examples on the page.