单词 | self-conflicting |
释义 | > as lemmasself-conflicting self-conflicting adj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfkənˈflɪktɪŋ/ , U.S. /ˌsɛlfkənˈflɪktɪŋ/ having or characterized by internal contradictions or incompatibility; (of two or more opinions, arguments, feelings, etc.) that contradict or are incompatible with each other.ΚΠ 1634 Bp. J. Hall Contempl. Hist. New Test. (STC 12640.7) i. 117 What a selfe-conflicting, and prodigious creature is a wicked man, left over to his owne thoughts. 1819 Morning Post 11 Dec. Two solitary, untenable, self-conflicting arguments. 1912 Washington Post 7 Dec. 2/5 Its fierce, self-conflicting, self-tormenting passions. 2013 Business Times (Singapore) (Nexis) 31 May In the novel, protagonist Pip undergoes a self-conflicting transformation from wide-eyed earnest boy to wealthy gentleman who ironically begins to despise his humble roots. < as lemmas |
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