Contrary
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːntrɛriː/
Contrary (adjective)
- completely different or opposite in meaning or nature.
- showing a strong will to do the opposite of what is expected.
Examples
- Her actions were contrary to her words.
- The results were contrary to our expectations.
Common collocations: contrary opinion, contrary evidence, contrary nature, contrary attitude, present a contrary
Contrary (noun)
- a fact or condition that is opposite to another.
Examples
- The proposal was met with a strong contrary.
- He always presents a contrary to challenge the discussion.