conflicting answer
[kənˈflɪktɪŋ ˈænsər]
noun phrasepl: conflicting answers
resposta contraditória
1. A response or reply that contradicts another answer or statement on the same topic
The two witnesses gave conflicting answers about what happened at the scene.
As duas testemunhas deram respostas contraditórias sobre o que aconteceu no local.
2. An answer that contradicts itself or contains internal inconsistencies
His conflicting answers during the interview raised suspicion among the investigators.
Suas respostas contraditórias durante a entrevista levantaram suspeitas entre os investigadores.
3. Divergent or opposing solutions to the same question or problem
The experts provided conflicting answers to the medical question.
Os especialistas forneceram respostas conflitantes para a questão médica.
In Brazilian legal and educational contexts, identifying conflicting answers is crucial for fact-checking and credibility assessment. In the USA, conflicting answers during testimonies can significantly impact court cases and investigations. This phrase is frequently used in academic, professional, and forensic settings across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
give someone the runaround (conflicting answers used to confuse)
speak out of both sides of one's mouth (providing conflicting answers)
contradictory statements
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