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contrary
01
contrário
completely different or opposed in basic qualities or usual behaviors
Exemplos
His actions were contrary to his previous promises, causing disappointment among his supporters.
Suas ações foram contrárias às suas promessas anteriores, causando decepção entre seus apoiadores.
02
describing words or propositions that cannot both be true at the same time, but can both be false
Exemplos
The textbook illustrated contrary propositions to explain the difference between contraries and contradictories.
03
stubbornly resistant to advice, guidance, or authority
Exemplos
A contrary employee can slow down a team project.
04
situated or moving in the opposite direction
Exemplos
Traffic was blocked because vehicles went in contrary directions.
Contrary
01
contrário
a relation of direct opposition or disagreement between two things
Exemplos
There is a contrary between the two theories on climate change.
Há uma contrariedade entre as duas teorias sobre a mudança climática.
02
the complete opposite of something
Exemplos
Love and hate are contrary emotions.
03
a logical relationship where two propositions are contraries if they cannot both be true, but can both be false
Exemplos
Logical contraries are different from contradictories, which can not both be true or false.
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