1. A purpose or aim that is in opposition or contradiction with another purpose or aim, creating discord or disagreement
The merger failed due to conflicting intentions between the two companies about the future direction.
A fusão falhou devido às intenções conflitantes entre as duas empresas sobre a direção futura.
2. In psychology or interpersonal contexts, desires or goals that are mutually incompatible or contradictory
Her conflicting intentions to both advance her career and spend time with family created stress.
Suas intenções conflitantes de avançar na carreira e passar tempo com a família criaram estresse.