Definition

In a way that expresses or shows disagreement or opposition.

Example

She argued contradictorily, making it hard to understand her true opinion.

Conversation

I noticed that she acts contradictorily sometimes; one moment she's excited, and the next she's really down.

Yeah, it's confusing when people do that.

It makes it hard to know how to react to her moods.

Totally! It's like trying to read a book with missing pages.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Contradictorily → It is formed from "contra-" (meaning against) and "dicere" (meaning to speak). The word describes the act of speaking against something, hence expressing opposing ideas or statements.

Memory Tip

Think of 'speaking against' ('contra-') something — that's why 'contradictorily' means expressing opposing ideas.

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