contrary, adj.
freq. cnt. 6
freq. cnt. 6
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
contrary
sample sentences
"acts contrary to our code of ethics""the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
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of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
contrary
in an opposing direction
<adj.all>
adverse contrary
sample sentences
"adverse currents""a contrary wind"
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resistant to guidance or discipline
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
contrary obstinate perverse wayward
sample sentences
"Mary Mary quite contrary""an obstinate child with a violent temper"
"a perverse mood"
"wayward behavior"
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