Dictionary Results for contrary
1. contrary - noun · a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true" Synonym(s): reverse, opposite Hypernym(s): opposition, oppositeness
2. contrary - noun · exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty" Hypernym(s): opposition, oppositeness
3. contrary - noun · a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false Hypernym(s): logical_relation
4. contrary - adjective · very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
5. contrary - adjective · of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
6. contrary - adjective · resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior" Synonym(s): obstinate, perverse, wayward
7. contrary - adjective · in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind" Synonym(s): adverse
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