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Synonyms, definition Contrary[2]

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1. contrary[2] (Adjective)

4 synonyms
# Word Frequency Likes Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. adverse 7.76 7 letters 53 synonyms
2. obstinate 0.54 9 letters 94 synonyms
3. perverse 1.55 8 letters 50 synonyms
4. wayward 1.23 7 letters 57 synonyms
4 definitions
contrary[2] (Adjective) —   Resistant to guidance or discipline; tending to do the opposite of what is normal or wanted
contrary[2] (Adjective) —   Very opposed in nature, character or purpose 2 examples
1. ex. "acts contrary to our code of ethics"
2. ex. "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
contrary[2] (Adjective) —   Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false 1 example
1. ex. "'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms"
contrary[2] (Adjective) —   In an opposing direction 1 example
1. ex. "a contrary wind"

2. contrary[2] (Noun)

2 synonyms
# Word Frequency Likes Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. opposite 41.7 8 letters 74 synonyms
2. reverse 23.4 7 letters 114 synonyms
3 definitions
contrary[2] (Noun) —   A relation of direct opposition
contrary[2] (Noun) —   Exact opposition 1 example
1. ex. "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
contrary[2] (Noun) —   A logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
3 types of
# Word Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. logical relation 15 letters 0 synonyms
2. oppositeness 12 letters 1 synonym
3. opposition 10 letters 78 synonyms
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adverse, obstinate, perverse, wayward, opposite, reverse.
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