contradictory
adjectiveExpressing or involving claims that oppose one another and cannot both hold in the same sense.
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Clear all filtersExpressing or involving claims that oppose one another and cannot both hold in the same sense.
Unconventional or noticeably different from ordinary behavior or style.
Noticeably unconventional
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Emotionally separated or no longer on friendly terms.
Weak in substance, construction, or supporting evidence.
A distinctive habit or feature of an individual or thing.
Burdened or subjected to harsh and unjust control.
A distinctive or unusual characteristic, habit, or feature.
Distinctive or unusual feature
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Sordid or disreputable; also flimsy and of poor quality.
Sordid or disreputable
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Sleepy or drowsy.
Below the required or generally accepted level of quality.
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