The paper pointed out conceptual problems that the authors had with the theory and what they saw as its paradoxical and contradictory aspects.

Is there not some rather contradictory aspect to all of this?

Miss Wilson captures seemingly contradictory aspects of this charismatic personality.

There are also the contradictory aspects of image and attitude.

In particular, the movie spotlights two contradictory aspects of French political life.

The feminine, contradictory aspect of that is represented by water, which is more powerful.

I think that what links those two apparently contradictory aspects is precisely a concern with morality.

The production team have continued to emphasise this contradictory aspect to Gwen's character, which has proved popular with critics and viewers.

It is not only something to work on and be inspired by, but also an environment to sink into, one that combines contradictory aspects of experience.

There are undoubtedly contradictory aspects in the character of your suspect or of any man.