conflictingly
[/kənˈflɪktɪŋli/]
adverb
conflitantemente
1. in a manner that contradicts or is incompatible with something else; in a way that expresses or involves conflict
The two witnesses testified conflictingly about what happened at the scene.
As duas testemunhas testemunharam de forma conflitante sobre o que aconteceu no local.
2. in a way that involves or demonstrates disagreement or opposition
The reports spoke conflictingly about the company's financial status.
Os relatórios falavam de forma conflitante sobre a situação financeira da empresa.
This adverb is commonly used in formal contexts such as legal proceedings, academic writing, and business reports in both Brazilian Portuguese and English. It emphasizes the presence of contradictions or disagreements rather than casual disagreement, making it more formal and specific than simply saying 'differently.'
Related Idioms & Phrases
speak in conflicting terms
give conflicting evidence
present conflicting views
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