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contrary
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contraire
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
02
contraire, opposé
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
03
indiscipliné, réfractaire
resistant to guidance or discipline
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contraire
in the opposite direction
Contrary
01
opposé, contraire
a relation of direct opposition
02
contraire
exact opposition
03
contraires, opposés
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
contrary
adj
contrar
n
contrarily
adv
contrarily
adv
contrariness
n
contrariness
n
Exemple
His calm demeanor was contrary to the chaotic environment of the emergency room.
The results of the study were contrary to the initial hypothesis, surprising the researchers.
His actions were contrary to his previous promises, causing disappointment among his supporters.
Her actions were contrary to what she had promised, leading to confusion and mistrust among her colleagues.
Despite their contrary opinions on the project, they managed to find a compromise that satisfied everyone.
