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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

Continuing or lasting over a long period of time.

existing from birth; natural; inherent

Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.

Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.

Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.

strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person