Synonyms for contrary
ˈkɒn trɛr i; for 5 also kənˈtrɛər icon·tra·ry

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1. contrarynoun

   Synonyms:
   witherward

2. contrarynoun

   opposed in nature

   Synonyms:
   witherward

3. contraryadjective

   strongly dissimilar

   Synonyms:
   witherward

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1. contraryadjective

   Foreign refers to difference of birth, alien to difference of allegiance. In their figurative use, that is foreign which is remote, unlike, or unconnected; that is alien which is conflicting, hostile, or opposed. Impertinent and irrelevant matters can not claim consideration in a certain connection; inappropriate matters could not properly be considered. Compare ALIEN, n.; CONTRAST, v.

   Synonyms:
   alien, alien, conflicting, contradictory, contrasted, distant, foreign, hostile, impertinent, inappropriate, irrelevant, opposed, remote, strange, unconnected, unlike

   Antonyms:
   akin, appropriate, apropos, essential, germane, pertinent, proper, relevant

   Preposition:
   Such a purpose was alien to (or from) my thought: to preferable.

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1. contrary

   Synonyms:
   opposed, opposite, repugnant, antagonistic, adverse, incompatible, inconsistent

   Antonyms:
   agreeing, consentaneous, compatible, kindred, coincident, consistent

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1. reverse, contrary, oppositenoun

   a relation of direct opposition

   "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"

   Synonyms:
   reversal, turnabout, turnaround, setback, opposite, black eye, opposite word, reverse, verso, inverse, blow, antonym, opposition, opponent, reversion, reverse gear

   Antonyms:
   obedient, favorable, same, synonymous, favourable

2. contrarynoun

   exact opposition

   "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"

   Synonyms:
   reverse, opposite

   Antonyms:
   obedient, synonymous, favorable, same, favourable

3. contraryadjective

   a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

   Synonyms:
   reverse, opposite

   Antonyms:
   favourable, same, obedient, favorable, synonymous

4. contraryadjective

   very opposed in nature or character or purpose

   "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"

   Synonyms:
   perverse, obstinate, wayward, adverse

   Antonyms:
   favourable, obedient, synonymous, same, favorable

5. contraryadjective

   of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

   "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"

   Synonyms:
   perverse, obstinate, wayward, adverse

   Antonyms:
   favorable, synonymous, favourable, obedient, same

6. contrary, obstinate, perverse, waywardadjective

   resistant to guidance or discipline

   "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"

   Synonyms:
   depraved, obdurate, unrepentant, obstinate, wayward, perverted, reprobate, stubborn, cussed, unregenerate, perverse, adverse

   Antonyms:
   favourable, same, synonymous, obedient, favorable

7. adverse, contraryadjective

   in an opposing direction

   "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"

   Synonyms:
   perverse, obstinate, untoward, inauspicious, wayward, adverse

   Antonyms:
   synonymous, favorable, same, favourable, obedient

Matched Categories

1. • Opposition

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1. contraryadjective

   Synonyms:
   opposite, opposing, adverse, opposed, counter

2. contraryadjective

   Synonyms:
   antagonistic, conflicting, contradictory, counteracting, retroactive, repugnant

3. contraryadjective

   Synonyms:
   perverse, humorsome, wayward, obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, refractory, unruly

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1. contraryadjective

   Synonyms:
   opposite, adverse, counter, opposed, repugnant, incompatible, contradictory, retroactive, antagonistic, conflicting, abhorrent, inconsistent, perverse, wayward, refractory, headstrong, intractable

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1. List of paraphrases for "contrary":

   opposite, contrast, contrario, inconsistent, reverse, contravention, violation, opposed, incompatible, breach, contradiction, counter, inimical, contradictory, opposing, inverse, converse

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How to use contrary in a sentence?

1. David Standish:

   Contrary to popular belief being rich (and having a lot of money) doesn't automatically mean you have class.

2. Robert Costello:

   I’ve listened to Michael Cohen stand in front of the courthouse and say things that are directly contrary to what he said to us.

3. Ted Deutch:

   Any requirements to the contrary are reliant on the CDC guidance and so must fall within the CDC's update.

4. Sergio Gor:

   Speculation to the contrary, Senator Paul has not made a final decision on whether or not to run and therefore has no announcement plans at this time.

5. The Catechism:

   Basing itself on Sacred Scripture, which presents homosexual acts as acts of grave depravity, tradition has always declared that 'homosexual acts are intrinsically disordered,' they are contrary to the natural law.