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contrary
01
tegenstrijdig, tegenovergesteld
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
Example
Despite their contrary opinions on the project, they managed to find a compromise that satisfied everyone.
The results of the study were contrary to the initial hypothesis, surprising the researchers.
Her actions were contrary to what she had promised, leading to confusion and mistrust among her colleagues.
02
tegengesteld, tegenstrijdig
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
03
opstandigheid, rebelse
resistant to guidance or discipline
04
tegenovergestelde, tegenstrijdig
in the opposite direction
Contrary
01
tegenovergestelde, oppositie
a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
Example
The contrary of optimism is pessimism.
His opinion was in direct contrary to mine.
The two ideas presented are contrary in nature.
02
tegenstelling
exact opposition
03
tegenstellingen, tegenpolen
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
word family
contrar
Noun
contrary
Adjective
contrarily
Adverb
contrarily
Adverb
contrariness
Noun
contrariness
Noun
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