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contrary

/ˈkɒntrəri/
Main Example

The two opinions are contrary to each other.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Other Example

Their views are contrary to popular belief.

The results were contrary to our expectations.

He took a contrary stance on the issue.

Synonyms

contrary opinions

contrary evidence

contrary views

Synonyms

opposite

antithetical

contradictory

contrary

/ˈkɒntrəri/
en-us undefinedcontrary
Main Example

He always argues the contrary in discussions.

Example context
en-us flagHe always argues the contrary in discussions.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

Something that is opposite or different from something else.

Other Example

Her opinion is contrary to mine.

en-us flagHer opinion is contrary to mine.

The results were contrary to our expectations.

en-us flagThe results were contrary to our expectations.

He took a contrary position on the issue.

en-us flagHe took a contrary position on the issue.
Synonyms

contrary opinion

en-us flagcontrary opinion

contrary evidence

en-us flagcontrary evidence

contrary view

en-us flagcontrary view
Synonyms

opposite

reverse

antithesis

contrary

/ˈkɒntrəri/
Main Example

She acted contrary to what was expected.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adverb (adv.)

In a way that is opposite or different.

Other Example
Synonyms
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