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.