contradictorily

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Adverbial contradictorily has 1 sense

contradictorily - in a contradictory manner; "he argued contradictarily"
Derived from adjective contradictory₂

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Term: contradictorily

Definition:

Contradictorily (adverb) refers to the act of expressing or indicating a contradiction or inconsistency between different statements, ideas, or actions.

Sense 1:

Used to describe an action or behavior that goes against what was previously stated or believed.

Example sentences:

She smiled contradictorily after declaring she disliked him.
The mayor's decision to increase taxes contradicts his earlier promises to reduce the burden on the citizens.
They were warned about the dangers of smoking, yet they contradictorily choose to continue.

Sense 2:

Used to describe a situation or statement that is mutually inconsistent.

Example sentences:

The two witnesses provided contradictorily accounts of what happened during the accident.
His actions and words are contradictorily aligned, making it difficult to understand his true intentions.
Contradictorily, the company claims to prioritize sustainability while engaging in environmentally harmful practices.