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contrary::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Synonyms | opposite, reverse |
| Type of | oppositeness, opposition |
contrary::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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| Type of | logical relation |
contrary::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
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`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms.
contrary::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
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acts contrary to our code of ethics.
the facts point to a contrary conclusion.
Examples of contrary
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On the contrary, it is conciliatory and, fortunately for us, ultimately hopeful.
From the sfgate.com
If, however, a wild, contrary call proves right, the rewards can be spectacular.
From the businessweek.com
On the contrary, they often put up fierce resistance to the caregiver's efforts.
From the newsweek.com
On the contrary, there are are indeed universal rules for successful leadership.
From the forbes.com
On the contrary, low sodium excretion predicted higher cardiovascular mortality.
From the sciencedaily.com
The contrary view would be that European monetary union was a fatal overstretch.
From the nzherald.co.nz
On the contrary, he's made it clear that he will fight to the death, if need be.
From the time.com
This is contrary to experience and to the conclusions of modern risk management.
From the guardian.co.uk
Continuing to do so when the evidence points in a contrary direction is immoral.
From the post-gazette.com
- Reverse: a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
- Very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
- Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
- Exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
- Resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
- Adverse: in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"
- (contrarily) perversely: in a contrary disobedient manner
- Contrary was a character from Malibu Comics' Ultraverse. She was created by Gerard Jones and Martin Egeland and first appeared in the series Freex, though she was better known as the founder of Ultraforce.
- A Contrary is a member of a Native American tribal group in North America who adopts behavior that is deliberately the opposite of other tribal members. Contraries are often found in tribes of the Great Plains and the Southwest. ...
