contrary (Meaning)
contrary (n)
a relation of direct opposition
exact opposition
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
contrary (s)
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
resistant to guidance or discipline
in an opposing direction
Synonyms & Antonyms of contrary
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- antagonistic
- antipodal
- hostile
- negative
- counter
- antipodean
- polar
- dissimilar
- diametric
- unlike
- reverse
- adverse
- divergent
Antonyms:
contrary Sentence Examples
- His actions were entirely contrary to his words, leaving everyone confused about his intentions.
- Contrary to popular belief, not all cats dislike water; some breeds enjoy swimming.
- Despite their contrary viewpoints, they managed to find common ground on certain issues.
- The evidence presented was contrary to what the witness had initially claimed.
- Contrary to expectations, the new policy resulted in increased productivity rather than a decrease.
- His behavior was contrary to the rules of the establishment, leading to his expulsion.
- Contrary to what she had been told, the job turned out to be more challenging than she anticipated.
- Despite his contrary nature, he respected others' opinions and was open to discussion.
- The research findings were contrary to the hypothesis, requiring a reassessment of the experiment.
- Contrary to his promises, he failed to deliver the project on time.
FAQs About the word contrary
a relation of direct opposition, exact opposition, a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false, ve
opposite,contradictory, antithetical, diametrical,unfavorable, antagonistic, antipodal, hostile,negative, counter
same, like, analogous, analogous,similar, similar, like, same, equivalent, identical
His actions were entirely contrary to his words, leaving everyone confused about his intentions.
Contrary to popular belief, not all cats dislike water; some breeds enjoy swimming.
Despite their contrary viewpoints, they managed to find common ground on certain issues.
The evidence presented was contrary to what the witness had initially claimed.
