conflict
Describes two or more things that are incompatible, contradictory, or in opposition to one another. It is used to indicate that ideas, schedules, or facts cannot coexist or be true at the same time.
예시
3 / 5We couldn't attend the party because we had conflicting schedules that evening.
We were unable to go to the party because our planned timings overlapped or disagreed.
The court struggled to reach a verdict due to the conflicting testimonies of the key witnesses.
The legal system found it hard to decide because the witness statements disagreed with each other.
I'm getting conflicting signals from him; I can't tell if he's happy or upset.
I am receiving opposite messages from him, making it hard to understand his mood.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the root 'flict' as 'strike' (like flicking a finger). 'Conflicting' is when two things strike together or hit each other head-on.
빠른 퀴즈
The investigation was delayed because the detectives received _______ reports from the neighbors.
정답!
정답은: a
예시
We couldn't attend the party because we had conflicting schedules that evening.
everydayWe were unable to go to the party because our planned timings overlapped or disagreed.
The court struggled to reach a verdict due to the conflicting testimonies of the key witnesses.
formalThe legal system found it hard to decide because the witness statements disagreed with each other.
I'm getting conflicting signals from him; I can't tell if he's happy or upset.
informalI am receiving opposite messages from him, making it hard to understand his mood.
The study's results were conflicting, suggesting that more variables needed to be controlled.
academicThe research findings opposed each other, which meant more factors should be checked.
The manager had to balance the conflicting demands of the clients and the internal team.
businessThe supervisor had to manage the opposing needs of the customers and the staff.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
conflicting information
data that is not in agreement
conflicting priorities
multiple tasks that all seem urgent but cannot all be done at once
a conflict of interest
a situation where someone's private interests interfere with their official duties
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Conflicted' describes a person's internal feeling of being unsure or torn, whereas 'conflicting' describes external things that oppose each other.
사용 참고사항
Use 'conflicting' when you are describing things like data, schedules, or stories that do not match. It usually functions as an attributive adjective before a noun.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often say 'I am conflict' when they mean 'I am conflicted' (internal feeling) or 'I am in a conflict' (situation).
암기 팁
Think of the root 'flict' as 'strike' (like flicking a finger). 'Conflicting' is when two things strike together or hit each other head-on.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'conflictus', the past participle of 'confligere', meaning 'to strike together'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In academic and professional settings, addressing conflicting data or interests is considered a vital part of ethics and critical thinking.
빠른 퀴즈
The investigation was delayed because the detectives received _______ reports from the neighbors.
정답!
정답은: a
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
presolvful
C1A specialized noun referring to a preliminary batch of information or the initial capacity required to begin resolving a complex issue. It describes the state of having gathered enough preparatory elements to initiate a formal solution process.
dephotoation
C1Describes the intentional removal or degradation of photographic qualities and realistic details to achieve a stylized or abstract visual effect. It is primarily used in digital art and media theory to define a shift away from high-fidelity realism.
semiprobine
C1To conduct a preliminary or partial investigation into a system, process, or subject to assess initial conditions or feasibility. It is typically used in technical or analytical contexts to describe a non-exhaustive initial scan performed before committing to a full-scale inquiry.
bivenship
C1Pertaining to the legal framework or status derived from the Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents precedent, which allows individuals to sue federal officials for constitutional violations. It describes the specific remedial and procedural characteristics of such legal actions within the federal court system.
monoultimive
C1Describes the single, final element or unique terminal point in a specific sequence or process. It is used to emphasize that there is only one concluding step or outcome possible in a given logical or physical progression.
hypersancttion
C1A hypersancttion refers to an exceptionally severe, multi-layered, or totalizing penalty imposed by an authority or governing body. It describes a level of punishment or restriction that goes far beyond standard disciplinary measures, often aiming to completely isolate the target economically or socially.
informate
C1A term referring to the information or data automatically generated by a computerized process, which provides visibility into the underlying activities of an organization. Unlike simple automation, which merely replaces human labor, this concept focuses on the capacity of technology to translate processes into readable information for analysis.
intrajudcy
C1To conduct an internal evaluation or legal assessment within an organization or specific body to resolve a conflict or issue before it is moved to an external authority. This verb describes the process of deliberate internal adjudication used to maintain control over institutional standards.
unifacion
C1Unification is the process of combining or merging separate parts, organizations, or countries into a single, cohesive whole. It refers to the structural or conceptual act of creating a unified entity from diverse components.
hyperclaudal
C1Describing a state of extreme closure, excessive isolation, or severe restriction within a system or structure. It is frequently used in technical, theoretical, or test-specific contexts to denote a high degree of impenetrability that prevents external interaction or influence.
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