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contrary
contrary
/kənˈtrɛri/
adjective
(
)
Very opposed in nature, character or purpose
(
contrary
)
very opposed in nature, character or purpose
Acts contrary to our code of ethics
acts contrary to our code of ethics
The facts point to a contrary conclusion
the facts point to a contrary conclusion
(
)
Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
(
contrary
)
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
Hot' and cold' are contrary terms
hot' and cold' are contrary terms
In an opposing direction
(
adverse
,
contrary
)
in an opposing direction
Adverse currents
adverse currents
A contrary wind
a contrary wind
Resistant to guidance or discipline
(
contrary
,
obstinate
,
perverse
,
wayward
)
resistant to guidance or discipline
Mary Mary quite contrary
Mary Mary quite contrary
An obstinate child with a violent temper
an obstinate child with a violent temper
A perverse mood
a perverse mood
Wayward behavior
wayward behavior
noun
(
)
A relation of direct opposition
(
opposite
,
reverse
,
contrary
)
a relation of direct opposition
We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
A logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
(
contrary
)
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Exact opposition
(
contrary
)
exact opposition
Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
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