self-contradictory

Adjective

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Adjective (2)

  1. seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true“it is paradoxical that standing is more tiring than walking”Synonyms: paradoxical
  2. in disagreement“the figures are at odds with our findings”“contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness — John Morley”Synonyms: at oddsconflictingcontradictory
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Self-contradictory \Self`-con`tra*dict"o*ry\, a. Contradicting one's self or itself. [1913 Webster]
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