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Self-contradictory

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self-con·tra·dic·tion (slfkntr-dkshn)
n.
1. The act, state, or fact of contradicting oneself.
2. An idea or statement containing contradictory elements.
self-contra·dicto·ry (-dkt-r) adj.
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Adj.1.self-contradictory - seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; "it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking"
paradoxical
incomprehensible, inexplicable - incapable of being explained or accounted for; "inexplicable errors"; "left the house at three in the morning for inexplicable reasons"
2.self-contradictory - in disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley
at odds, conflicting, contradictory
inconsistent - displaying a lack of consistency; "inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time"; "inconsistent with the roadmap"
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Thus quaintly self-contradictory in the upper part of her face, she was hardly less at variance with established ideas of harmony in the lower.
No Name by Collins, Wilkie View in context
The object may be something past or future; it may be physical, not mental; it may be something abstract, like equality for example; it may be something imaginary, like a golden mountain; or it may even be something self-contradictory, like a round square.
The Analysis of Mind by Russell, Bertrand View in context
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