contrary in English

adjective
1
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal
2
perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired.
she is sulky and contrary where her work is concerned
noun
1
the opposite.
the magazine has proved that the contrary is true
2
a contrary proposition.
For what are contraries cannot coincide in one and the same subject.

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1. Contraire translate: opposite, contrary, opposite, contrary, opposite, reverse

2. Contrarily: 1 adv in a contrary disobedient manner Synonyms: contrariwise , perversely adv contrary to expectations Synonyms: contrariwise , on the contrary , to the contrary

3. Contrair definition is - contrary

4. As adverbs the difference between Contrarily and contrary is that Contrarily is in a contrary manner; in opposite ways or directions while contrary is Contrarily

5. All evidence to the contrary.

6. Contrariety, noun [Latin See Contrary.]

7. On the contrary, I am.

8. Au Contraire definition, on the contrary

9. On the contrary, it liberated us.

10. However, contrary to popular belief, Broasting …

11. On the contrary, it produces pleasure.

12. Absonant definition is - discordant, contrary, unreasonable

13. 26 The men shouted contrary orders.

14. On the contrary, true religion unites.

15. Hot and cold are contrary terms.

16. It seems contrary to common sense.

17. Contrarily is a derived term of contrary

18. On the contrary, Jesus was born perfect.

19. 21 The contrary of 'wet' is 'dry'.

20. 20 Evans was his usual contrary self.

21. 7 Hot and cold are contrary terms.

22. However, there is evidence to the contrary.

23. Lotta. Despite his assertion to the contrary.

24. Antipodal, antipodean antithetical, contrary, *opposite, contradictory, antonymous

25. 17 It seems contrary to common sense.

26. 14 They did not say the contrary.

27. Show me some evidence to the contrary .

28. 23 My own experience is completely contrary.

29. 2 The result is contrary to expectation.

30. The bear market is contrary to market.

31. Criminal: contrary to or forbidden by law.

32. YOUNG: " Contrary to the State Department policy,

33. On the contrary, it exalts the music further.

34. There is no irrefutable proof to the contrary.

35. Millions were ready to avouch the exact contrary.

36. 5 These results run contrary to our expectations.

37. But it also held evidence to the contrary.

38. Contrary to what one might expect is beautiful?

39. Contrary to popular belief, many cats dislike milk.

40. What does au-Contraire mean? On the contrary

41. 17 These standpoints are contrary to constructivist rationalism.

42. Contrair definition: contrary Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

43. What does But mean? Contrary to expectation; yet

44. Contrary to upland species, rice develops Aerenchyma constitutively

45. 22 Show me some evidence to the contrary .

46. On the contrary, they are generally more honest.

47. On the contrary, they can be mutually reinforcing.

48. Contrary to popular belief, Breadsticks do not need yeast

49. Belarusian girls destroy this myth and prove the contrary

50. Contrary to epinephrine, Adrenalone mainly acts on alpha-1 …