Meaning & use
Conflictual
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Characterized by or involving conflict; tending to produce disagreement or opposition.
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The negotiations turned conflictual once salary demands were put on the table.
Their conflictual relationship made family gatherings tense for everyone.
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Conflictual is common in psychology and social science writing to describe relationships or dynamics marked by ongoing tension, distinct from a single, one-time conflict.
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