Widerspruch Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Widerspruch" is used as noun with the meaning of "objection", "protest" or "contradiction".

Essential properties of "Widerspruch"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Widerspruch
  • Plural: die Widersprüche

Meanings of "Widerspruch" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Opposition to a previous statement or action"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Widerspruch gegen die neue Regelung wurde abgelehnt.His objection to the new regulation was rejected.
  2. Trotz des Widerspruchs der Opposition wurde das Gesetz verabschiedet.Despite the opposition's protest, the law was passed.
  3. Der Widerspruch in seiner Aussage war offensichtlich.The contradiction in his statement was obvious.

2.) "Incompatibility or contradiction between things"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es besteht ein Widerspruch zwischen seinen Worten und Taten.There is a contradiction between his words and actions.
  2. Der Widerspruch in dieser Theorie muss noch geklärt werden.The contradiction in this theory still needs to be clarified.
  3. Ihr Verhalten steht im Widerspruch zu ihren früheren Aussagen.Her behavior is in contradiction to her previous statements.
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