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contrary

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

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noun

Examples :

"The contrary of a good report card is a bad one. "

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noun

One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.

Examples :

"The teacher presented two contrary ideas about the cause of the historical event; either a political conspiracy or a series of unfortunate accidents. "

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verb

To oppose; to frustrate.

Examples :

"The harsh criticism from my teacher contraryed my efforts to improve my essay grade. "

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verb

Examples :

"The teacher contraryed the student's claim, questioning its accuracy. "

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verb

To contradict (someone or something).

Examples :

"My sister often contraries my mother's advice on how to cook dinner. "

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verb

To do the opposite of (someone or something).

Examples :

"My sister always contraries my mother's advice. "

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verb

To act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to.

Examples :

"Despite promising to study, he constantly contraryed his efforts, choosing instead to play video games. "

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verb

To argue; to debate; to uphold an opposite opinion.

Examples :

"During the family meeting, my sister contrarily argued that the new vacation plan was too expensive. "

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verb

To be self-contradictory; to become reversed.

Examples :

"His initial statement about wanting a quiet evening at home contrary to his later insistence on going to a noisy concert. "

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adjective

Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

Examples :

"contrary winds"

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adjective

Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.

Examples :

"What may be "politically correct" could be contrary to the teachings of Jesus."

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adjective

Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.

Examples :

"a contrary disposition; a contrary child"

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adverb

Contrarily

Examples :

"Despite the rain forecast, the children played outside contrarily. "

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