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contrary

/ contrary /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Type of:
logical relation
noun Sense 2
exact opposition
"public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
Type of:
opposition oppositeness
adjective satellite Sense 3
resistant to guidance or discipline
"Mary Mary quite contrary"
"an obstinate child with a violent temper"
"a perverse mood"
"wayward behavior"
Similar:
disobedient
adjective satellite Sense 4
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
"acts contrary to our code of ethics"
"the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
Similar:
different
adjective satellite Sense 5
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
"`hot'' and `cold'' are contrary terms"
Similar:
antonymous
noun Sense 6
a relation of direct opposition
"we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
Type of:
opposition oppositeness
Derived:
revoke annul lift countermand reverse
adjective satellite Sense 7
in an opposing direction
"adverse currents"
"a contrary wind"
Similar:
unfavorable unfavourable
Semantic Complexity
76%
Sense Count
7
Total Synonyms
5
Total Relationships
15
Times Searched
2
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logical relation opposition oppositeness disobedient different antonymous unfavorable unfavourable