Yahoo Malaysia Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   contrary

   /ˈkɒntrəri/

   adjective

   • 1. opposite in nature, direction, or meaning: "he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal" Similar oppositeopposingopposedcontradictoryclashingconflictingantitheticalincompatibleirreconcilabledifferentdifferingcontrastinginconsistentincongruousreversecounterinformal:backasswardsrare:oppugnantantipathicOpposite compatiblesame
   • ▪ (of two or more statements, beliefs, etc.) opposed to one another: "his mother had given him contrary messages"
   • ▪ (of a wind) blowing in the opposite direction to one's course; unfavourable.
   • ▪ (of two propositions) so related that one or neither but not both must be true.
   • 2. perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired: "she is sulky and contrary where her work is concerned" Similar perverseawkwarddifficultuncooperativeunhelpfulobstructivedisobligingunaccommodatingunreasonabletroublesometiresomeannoyingvexatiousdisobedientrecalcitrantrefractorywilfulheadstrongself-willedcapriciouswaywardcross-grainedstubbornobstinateobduratemulishpig-headedbull-headedintractablethrawninformal:cussedbloody-mindedbolshiestroppybalkyarchaic:frowardcontumaciousrare:renitentpervicaciouscontrariousOpposite accommodatingcooperativeobliging

   noun

   • 1. the opposite: "an Act applies only to the United Kingdom unless the contrary is expressed"
   • 2. a contrary proposition.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French contrarie, from Latin contrarius, from contra ‘against’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contrarily adverb
   • 2. contrariness noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   • R

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONTRARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   CONTRARY definition: 1. the opposite: 2. used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contraryContrary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contrary

   • Cached

   The meaning of CONTRARY is a fact or condition incompatible with another : opposite —usually used with the. How to use contrary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contrary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   CONTRARY meaning: 1. the opposite: 2. used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contraryContrary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contrary

   Use contrary when two things are exactly opposite or entirely different. If something is contrary to something else, it is opposed to or against it. A contrary child is one who opposes people in authority.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › contraryCONTRARY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › contrary

   • Cached

   Contrary definition: opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed. See examples of CONTRARY used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   a statement that cannot be true when a given statement is true. adverb (usually foll by to) 10. in an opposite or unexpected way. contrary to usual belief. 11. in conflict (with) or contravention (of) contrary to nature. Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › contraryContrary - definition of contrary by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › contrary

   • Cached

   1. opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary beliefs. 2. opposite in direction or position: contrary motion.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontrary

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   adjective. /ˈkɒntrəri/ /ˈkɑːntreri/ contrary to something different from something; against something. Contrary to popular belief, many cats dislike milk. The government has decided that the publication of the report would be ‘contrary to the public interest’. Contrary to expectations and the weather forecast, we had a fine day for the experiment.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONTRARY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

    • Cached

    opposite to what someone said or thought: Contrary to popular belief, bottled water is not always better than tap water. If something is contrary to a rule, it does not obey that rule: Her actions are contrary to the teachings of the church.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › contraryContrary Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    www.yourdictionary.com › contrary

    • Cached

    In an opposite direction or manner; counter. The judge ruled contrary to all precedent in the case.