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Contrary

adjective

/ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

Her views are contrary to mine.

on the contrary

opposite, opposing, reverse, different, conflicting, opposed, inconsistent

Entry 1

opposite, opposing, reverse, different

Entry 2

opposite, conflicting, opposed, inconsistent

similar, same, agreeable, consistent, agreeing

Entry 1

similar, same, agreeable, consistent

Entry 2

similar, agreeing, consistent

contrary to expectations, contrary opinion, contrary evidence, contrary result, contrary to

Entry 1

contrary to expectations, contrary opinion, contrary evidence

Entry 2

contrary opinion, contrary evidence, contrary result, contrary to

trees or plants that shed their leaves annually

having or showing courage and determination

Not needed because of repetition or replacement; superfluous or excessive.

Related to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

uncomfortably small or restricted

capable of being overcome or defeated