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contrary

 
Adjective contrary has 4 senses
  1. contrary - very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
    Antonym:
    same (indirect, via different)
  2. contrary - of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
    Antonym:
    synonymous (indirect, via antonymous)
  3. contrary, obstinate, perverse, wayward - resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
    Antonym: obedient (indirect, via disobedient)
  4. adverse, contrary - in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"
    Antonyms: favorable, favourable (indirect, via unfavorable)
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