What does "conflicting" mean?

1. (contradictory or opposing) describes ideas, reports, or feelings that are different and cannot both be right. 2. (happening at the same time) describes two events that are planned for the same time, so you can only go to one.

conflicting

adj.

US //kənˈfɫɪktɪŋ// UK //kənflˈɪktɪŋ// con·flict·ing

1 contradictory or opposing (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

describes ideas, reports, or feelings that are different and cannot both be right.

describes information, beliefs, or interests that are in opposition or mutually exclusive.

Example

The police received conflicting reports from the people who saw the accident.

Example

The jury struggled to reach a verdict because they were presented with conflicting evidence from two equally credible expert witnesses.
- consistent
- compatible
2 happening at the same time (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

describes two events that are planned for the same time, so you can only go to one.

describes schedules or appointments that overlap, necessitating a choice between them.

Example

I can't go to the party because I have a conflicting appointment at the dentist.

Example

Due to conflicting schedules among the board members, the annual general meeting had to be postponed until late September.
- overlapping
- clashing