ristiriitainen

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Finnish

Etymology

From ristiriita (contradiction, conflict) +‎ -inen.

Pronunciation

Adjective

ristiriitainen (comparative ristiriitaisempi, superlative ristiriitaisin)

  1. contradictory
    sisäisesti ristiriitainen
    self-contradictory
  2. conflicting
  3. ambivalent (simultaneously experiencing or expressing opposing or contradictory feelings, beliefs, or motivations)

Declension

Possessive forms of ristiriitainen (Kotus type 38/nainen, no gradation)
Rare. Only used with substantive adjectives.

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