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contrary

The word “contrary” has 3 syllables: con-tra-ry

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/

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In the thesaurus, “contrary” has 154 synonyms and 86 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for contrary along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for contrary

Antonyms for contrary

Meanings of contrary

  • noun
    1. The opposite.
    2. One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.
  • verb
    1. To oppose; to frustrate.
    2. To impugn.
    3. To contradict (someone or something).
    4. To do the opposite of (someone or something).
    5. To act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to.
    6. To argue; to debate; to uphold an opposite opinion.
    7. To be self-contradictory; to become reversed.
  • adjective
    1. Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
    2. Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
    3. Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
  • adverb
    1. Contrarily.

Example Sentences

  • The results were contrary to what the researchers expected.
  • His actions were completely contrary to the rules.
  • The weather turned out contrary to the forecast.
  • She remained calm, contrary to everyone’s assumptions.
  • The evidence proved contrary to their original claim.

On this page you'll find 240 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to contrary, such as: accommodating, acquiescent, adamant, adamantine, adult, adverse, agreeable.

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