An apparent contradiction is a situation where two things appear to be in opposition or conflict, but upon closer examination, it becomes clear that there is actually no inconsistency. Full definition
Believe me, there's plenty of room for confusion and differing interpretations, and even apparent contradictions. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
The point is, many apparent contradictions aren't really formal contradictions at all. (relevantmagazine.com)
If you ask questions and get «fuzzy» answers or even apparent contradictions to what was said before then you need to proceed with great caution when it comes to that individual. (singledating.com)