contrary

Meaning of contrary

noun
  1. The opposite.
  2. One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.
verb
  1. To oppose; to frustrate.
  2. To impugn.
  3. To contradict (someone or something).
  4. To do the opposite of (someone or something).
  5. To act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to.
  6. To argue; to debate; to uphold an opposite opinion.
  7. To be self-contradictory; to become reversed.
adjective
  1. Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
    contrary winds
  2. Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
    What may be "politically correct" could be contrary to the teachings of Jesus.
  3. Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
    a contrary disposition; a contrary child

adverb

Contrarily

Information about contrary

  • The plural form of contrary is: contraries.
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Hyphenation of contrary

con-trary

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 8 chars.
  • contrary is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

contrary synonyms

Meaning obstinate:

obstinate, perverse, wayward

Meaning adverse:

adverse

Meaning reverse:

reverse, opposite

Translation of contrary

Words that rhyme with contrary

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