Contradictory vs Headstrong - What's the difference?
contradictory | headstrong | Related terms |
That contradicts something, such as an argument.
That is itself a contradiction.
That is diametrically opposed to something.
* Addison
Mutually exclusive.
Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
(logic) Any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
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Determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
Contradictory is a related term of headstrong.
As adjectives the difference between contradictory and headstrong
is that contradictory is that contradicts something, such as an argument while headstrong is determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.As a noun contradictory
is (logic) any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.contradictory
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Schemes contradictory to common sense.
Derived terms
* contradictorily * contradictorinessSynonyms
* opposite * (mutually exclusive ) incompatibleNoun
(contradictories)Hyponyms
* negationSee also
* oxymoron * paradoxheadstrong
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- He was in that headstrong teenage phase when he felt like he knew everything.
