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   contrary

   /ˈkɒntrəri/

   adjective

   • 1. opposite in nature, direction, or meaning: "he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal" Similar oppositeopposingopposedcontradictoryclashingconflictingantitheticalincompatibleirreconcilabledifferentdifferingcontrastinginconsistentincongruousreversecounterinformal:backasswardsrare:oppugnantantipathicOpposite compatiblesame
   • ▪ (of two or more statements, beliefs, etc.) opposed to one another: "his mother had given him contrary messages"
   • ▪ (of a wind) blowing in the opposite direction to one's course; unfavourable.
   • ▪ (of two propositions) so related that one or neither but not both must be true.
   • 2. perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired: "she is sulky and contrary where her work is concerned" Similar perverseawkwarddifficultuncooperativeunhelpfulobstructivedisobligingunaccommodatingunreasonabletroublesometiresomeannoyingvexatiousdisobedientrecalcitrantrefractorywilfulheadstrongself-willedcapriciouswaywardcross-grainedstubbornobstinateobduratemulishpig-headedbull-headedintractablethrawninformal:cussedbloody-mindedbolshiestroppybalkyarchaic:frowardcontumaciousrare:renitentpervicaciouscontrariousOpposite accommodatingcooperativeobliging

   noun

   • 1. the opposite: "an Act applies only to the United Kingdom unless the contrary is expressed"
   • 2. a contrary proposition.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French contrarie, from Latin contrarius, from contra ‘against’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contrarily adverb
   • 2. contrariness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contraryContrary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONTRARY is a fact or condition incompatible with another : opposite —usually used with the. How to use contrary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contrary.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTRARY definition: 1. the opposite: 2. used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONTRARY meaning: 1. the opposite: 2. used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated…. Learn more.

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   Use contrary when two things are exactly opposite or entirely different. If something is contrary to something else, it is opposed to or against it. A contrary child is one who opposes people in authority.

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   Contrary definition: opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed. See examples of CONTRARY used in a sentence.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › contraryContrary - definition of contrary by The Free Dictionary

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   Define contrary. contrary synonyms, contrary pronunciation, contrary translation, English dictionary definition of contrary. adj. 1. Opposed, as in character or purpose: contrary opinions; acts that are contrary to our code of ethics. 2. Opposite in direction or position: Our boat...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTRARY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   contrary to sth. opposite to what someone said or thought: Contrary to popular belief, bottled water is not always better than tap water. If something is contrary to a rule, it does not obey that rule: Her actions are contrary to the teachings of the church.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. opposed in nature, position, etc. contrary ideas. 2. (kənˈtrɛərɪ ) perverse; obstinate. 3. (esp of wind) adverse; unfavourable. 4. (of plant parts) situated at right angles to each other.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › contraryContrary Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Opposite in direction or position. Our boat took a course contrary to theirs. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Opposite in nature, order, direction, etc.; altogether different. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Unfavorable. Contrary winds.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONTRARY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    1. opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed. contrary to fact. contrary propositions. 2. opposite in direction or position. departures in contrary directions. 3. being the opposite one of two.