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contrary
/'kɑntrɛri/
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Definitions of contrary
  1. adjective
    in an opposing direction
    "a contrary wind"

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    adverse unfavourable unfavorable
  2. adjective
    resistant to guidance or discipline
    "Mary Mary quite contrary"

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    obstinate perverse wayward disobedient
  3. noun
    a relation of direct opposition

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    opposite reverse
  4. noun
    a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
    type of:
    logical relation
  5. noun
    exact opposition
    "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
  6. adjective
    of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
    "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"

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    antonymous
  7. adjective
    very opposed in nature or character or purpose
    "acts contrary to our code of ethics" "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"

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    different
Examples of contrary
  • "a contrary wind"
  • "Mary Mary quite contrary"
  • "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
  • "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
  • "acts contrary to our code of ethics"
  • "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
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