Contrary - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- exact opposition
adjective
the facts point to a contrary conclusion
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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