inner contradiction
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A contradiction that exists within a person, idea, or system.
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- The protagonist's main struggle was his inner contradiction: he craved solitude but feared loneliness.
- She experienced a profound inner contradiction, advocating for environmentalism while loving fast fashion.
- Many people live with the inner contradiction of wanting both security and freedom.
- The artist's work is filled with a beautiful inner contradiction, blending chaotic energy with serene order.
- The philosopher sought to resolve the inner contradiction within the theory of absolute free will.
- A political ideology that ignores its own inner contradiction is doomed to fail.
- His entire argument collapsed under the weight of its own inner contradiction.
- Analysts often debate the inner contradiction of a system that promotes both competition and equality.
- The company faces an inner contradiction between its goal to maximize profits and its commitment to sustainability.
- To truly understand the character, you must grasp her central inner contradiction.