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contrary
01
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
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
03
resistant to guidance or discipline
04
in the opposite direction
Contrary
01
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
exact opposition
03
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
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contrar
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contrary
Adjective
contrarily
Adverb
contrarily
Adverb
contrariness
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contrariness
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