Contrary - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɑːntrerɪ|  American pronunciation of the word contrary
Brit.  |ˈkɒntrərɪ|  British pronunciation of the word contrary

noun

- a relation of direct opposition (syn: opposite, reverse)
- exact opposition
public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
- a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective

- very opposed in nature or character or purpose
acts contrary to our code of ethics
the facts point to a contrary conclusion
- of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms
- resistant to guidance or discipline (syn: obstinate, perverse, wayward)
Mary Mary quite contrary
- in an opposing direction (syn: adverse)
a contrary wind

Extra examples

...the admonition that we should not return hate with hate, but rather with its contrary—love...

The sisters gave contrary answers: one said “yes” and one said “no.”

We had contrary opinions on the issue.

Without contrary evidence, the jury will find her guilty.

The boat sailed against a contrary wind.

Contrary weather impeded the rescue efforts.

They say he is guilty, but I believe the contrary.

Two contrary views emerged.

The men shouted contrary orders.

The government's actions are contrary to the public interest.

Evans was his usual contrary self.

'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms

Mary Mary quite contrary

Kicking Wolf was a very contrary man—he did as he pleased.

Contrary to popular myth, no monster lives in this lake.

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