self-contradictory

adj

self-contradictory

adj

Etymology From self- + contradictory.

1

Containing multiple claims or ideas that are inherently in disagreement; of something or someone that contradicts itself.

  • The statement “We agree to disagree on everything” is self-contradictory.
Related terms
self-contradict, self-contradiction, liar paradox, oxymoron

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