Synonyms for contrary
ˈkɒn trɛr i; for 5 also kənˈtrɛər icon·tra·ry

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1. contrarynoun

   Synonyms:
   witherward

2. contrarynoun

   opposed in nature

   Synonyms:
   witherward

3. contraryadjective

   strongly dissimilar

   Synonyms:
   witherward

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1. contraryadjective

   Foreign refers to difference of birth, alien to difference of allegiance. In their figurative use, that is foreign which is remote, unlike, or unconnected; that is alien which is conflicting, hostile, or opposed. Impertinent and irrelevant matters can not claim consideration in a certain connection; inappropriate matters could not properly be considered. Compare ALIEN, n.; CONTRAST, v.

   Synonyms:
   alien, alien, conflicting, contradictory, contrasted, distant, foreign, hostile, impertinent, inappropriate, irrelevant, opposed, remote, strange, unconnected, unlike

   Antonyms:
   akin, appropriate, apropos, essential, germane, pertinent, proper, relevant

   Preposition:
   Such a purpose was alien to (or from) my thought: to preferable.

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1. contrary

   Synonyms:
   opposed, opposite, repugnant, antagonistic, adverse, incompatible, inconsistent

   Antonyms:
   agreeing, consentaneous, compatible, kindred, coincident, consistent

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1. reverse, contrary, oppositenoun

   a relation of direct opposition

   "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"

   Synonyms:
   reversal, turnabout, turnaround, setback, opposite, black eye, opposite word, reverse, verso, inverse, blow, antonym, opposition, opponent, reversion, reverse gear

   Antonyms:
   obedient, favorable, same, synonymous, favourable

2. contrarynoun

   exact opposition

   "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"

   Synonyms:
   reverse, opposite

   Antonyms:
   obedient, synonymous, favorable, same, favourable

3. contraryadjective

   a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

   Synonyms:
   reverse, opposite

   Antonyms:
   favourable, same, obedient, favorable, synonymous

4. contraryadjective

   very opposed in nature or character or purpose

   "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"

   Synonyms:
   perverse, obstinate, wayward, adverse

   Antonyms:
   favourable, obedient, synonymous, same, favorable

5. contraryadjective

   of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

   "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"

   Synonyms:
   perverse, obstinate, wayward, adverse

   Antonyms:
   favorable, synonymous, favourable, obedient, same

6. contrary, obstinate, perverse, waywardadjective

   resistant to guidance or discipline

   "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"

   Synonyms:
   depraved, obdurate, unrepentant, obstinate, wayward, perverted, reprobate, stubborn, cussed, unregenerate, perverse, adverse

   Antonyms:
   favourable, same, synonymous, obedient, favorable

7. adverse, contraryadjective

   in an opposing direction

   "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"

   Synonyms:
   perverse, obstinate, untoward, inauspicious, wayward, adverse

   Antonyms:
   synonymous, favorable, same, favourable, obedient

Matched Categories

1. • Opposition

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1. contraryadjective

   Synonyms:
   opposite, opposing, adverse, opposed, counter

2. contraryadjective

   Synonyms:
   antagonistic, conflicting, contradictory, counteracting, retroactive, repugnant

3. contraryadjective

   Synonyms:
   perverse, humorsome, wayward, obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, refractory, unruly

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1. contraryadjective

   Synonyms:
   opposite, adverse, counter, opposed, repugnant, incompatible, contradictory, retroactive, antagonistic, conflicting, abhorrent, inconsistent, perverse, wayward, refractory, headstrong, intractable

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1. List of paraphrases for "contrary":

   opposite, contrast, contrario, inconsistent, reverse, contravention, violation, opposed, incompatible, breach, contradiction, counter, inimical, contradictory, opposing, inverse, converse

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1. Loren Weisman:

   For your own professionalism, reputation and appearance, it really is ok to not post every video, picture, event or show on social media. On the contrary, holding back, waiting or not posting certain things all together can help much more than hurt.

2. Ted Cruz:

   I do not believe speaking the truth is anything other than in the very best tradition of the United States Senate, those were extraordinary steps designed to force a vote to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank and they were directly contrary to the promises the Majority Leader made to 53 Republicans and to the press.

3. Amy Conners:

   There are no restrictions on Dr. Schulenberg's medical license, and contrary to headlines and media reports published in the wake of today's unsealing of search warrants relating to the investigation, Dr. Schulenberg never directly prescribed opioids to Prince, nor did he ever prescribe opioids to any other person with the intent that they would be given to Prince.

4. Confucius, The Confucian Analects:

   When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

5. James Roosevelt:

   Contrary to what one reporter may think, there is no prepared resolution floating around out there.