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

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Wiktionary0.0 / 0 votes

  1. contrarynoun

    Synonyms:
    witherward

  2. contrarynoun

    opposed in nature

    Synonyms:
    witherward

  3. contraryadjective

    strongly dissimilar

    Synonyms:
    witherward

English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  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.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms4.0 / 1 vote

  1. contrary

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

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

Princeton's WordNet5.0 / 1 vote

  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

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Dictionary of English Synonymes3.0 / 1 vote

  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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#164509obdurate
#169992unregenerate

How to use contrary in a sentence?

  1. Frank Mulholland:

    The use of torture cannot be condoned, it is against international law and contrary to the common law of Scotland.

  2. R Chamberlain:

    He that rectifies a crooked stick bends it the contrary way, so must he that would reform a vice learn to affect its mere contrary, and in time he shall see the springing blossoms of a happy restoration.

  3. Aldous Huxley:

    Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead.

  4. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

    Do not say things. What you are stands over you the while and thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary.

  5. Confucius:

    When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.


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