Contrary Meaning and Definition


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Contrary meaning

Word: Contrary

How to pronounce: ˈkɒntrərɪ

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Example sentences: "He ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal"

2. Perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired.

Example sentences: "She is sulky and contrary where her work is concerned"

Noun

Definitions:

1. The opposite.

Example sentences: "The magazine has proved that the contrary is true"

2. A contrary proposition.

Example sentences: "For what are contraries cannot coincide in one and the same subject."


Synonyms:

vice versa

conversely

contrariwise

by contrast

on the contrary

inversely

rather

despite

notwithstanding

contrarily

other way

back to front

other way round

reverse

contradistinction

counter

contradictory

antithesis

obverse

antipode

disagree

in defiance

repugnant

repulsive

opposite

adverse

antithetical

opposed

antipodal

in contrast

willful

wilful

wayward

obstinate

balky

froward


Antonyms:

comparison


Derivations:

contrariness

contrast

contrarian

contravene


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Contrary in Other Languages...

Spanish: Contrario

German: Gegenteil

French: Contraire

Italian: Contrario

Turkish: Aykırı


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