conflicting

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Fighting; contending; in conflict.

Adjective

Examples

To eliminate conflicting movements at the busy Brighton Main Line station, Network Rail proposes to rebuild the station with two extra platforms (from six to eight) and a larger concourse.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Being in opposition; contrary; contradictory.

Adjective

Examples

in the absence of all conflicting evidence

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “conflicting” mean?

Fighting; contending; in conflict.

Is “conflicting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.