contradiction
//ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən//
Noun
contradictionSingular
contradictionsPlural
1
A combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another.
There is a contradiction between what he says and what he does.
2
The act of saying something that is opposite or very different in meaning to something said before by the same person.
His statement was a direct contradiction of what he said yesterday.
3
A person, thing, or situation in which inconsistent elements are present.
He is a contradiction—a shy actor who loves the spotlight.