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.