a. | 1. | Contradicting one's self or itself. |
Adj. | 1. | self-contradictory - seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true; "it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking" Synonyms: paradoxical |
2. | self-contradictory - in disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley |