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British pronunciation/kˈɒntɹəɹˌɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi/

Definizione e Significato di "contrary"

contrary
01

contrario

completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
02

contrario, opposto

of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
03

indocile, testardo

resistant to guidance or discipline
04

al contrario

in the opposite direction
Contrary
01

contrario, opposto

a relation of direct opposition
02

contrario

exact opposition
03

contrari, opposti

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
example
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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.
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