contrary
1. [ adjective ] very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Examples:

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

Related terms: different
2. [ noun ] a relation of direct opposition
Synonyms: opposite reverse
Examples:

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

Related terms: opposition revoke
3. [ adjective ] of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
Examples:

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

Related terms: antonymous
4. [ adjective ] in an opposing direction
Synonyms: adverse
Examples:

"adverse currents" "a contrary wind"

Related terms: unfavorable
5. [ adjective ] resistant to guidance or discipline
Synonyms: wayward perverse obstinate
Examples:

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

Related terms: disobedient
6. [ noun ] exact opposition
Examples:

"public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"

Related terms: opposition
7. [ noun ] (mathematics) two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Related terms: logical_relation
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