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contrary


I - noun
1. a relation of direct opposition (Freq. 3)
- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
Syn:
reverse, opposite
Derivationally related forms:
reverse (for: reverse)
Hypernyms:
opposition, oppositeness
2. exact opposition
- public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
Hypernyms:
opposition, oppositeness
3. a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Hypernyms:
logical relation

II - adjective
1. very opposed in nature or character or purpose (Freq. 5)
- acts contrary to our code of ethics
- the facts point to a contrary conclusion
Similar to:
different
2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false (Freq. 1)
- 'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms
Similar to:
antonymous
3. resistant to guidance or discipline
- Mary Mary quite contrary
- an obstinate child with a violent temper
- a perverse mood
- wayward behavior
Syn:
obstinate, perverse, wayward
Similar to:
disobedient
Derivationally related forms:
perverseness (for: perverse), perversity (for: perverse), contrariness
4. in an opposing direction
- adverse currents
- a contrary wind
Syn:
adverse
Similar to:
unfavorable, unfavourable

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