contrary

US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/

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UK /'kɒntrərɪ/

adj.Adjective(Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble

Because of the contrary wind we had to hold onto our hats

adj.AdjectiveGoing against authority, a parent, or the rules

We disagree because we have contrary opinions

adj.AdjectiveDeliberately opposed or difficult; stubborn.

He is a contrary person who always disagrees.

adv.AdverbIn opposition to.

Contrary to popular belief, the Earth is not flat.

n.NounAn opposing wind.

The contrary winds made sailing difficult.

n.NounA fact or condition incompatible with another.

The evidence presented was a contrary to his claims.

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warming trend in the 21st century. Contrary to media headlines,
warming trend in the 21st century. Contrary to media headlines,

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about theft. So helping the other guy isn't contrary to their self interest at all. Despite
about theft. So helping the other guy isn't contrary to their self interest at all. Despite

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-- any language to the contrary is simply not accurate. LEHRER: Mr. President?
-- any language to the contrary is simply not accurate. LEHRER: Mr. President?

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the murderous activities that had taken place, and that was contrary to international law
the murderous activities that had taken place, and that was contrary to international law

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On the contrary, when we do observe both the cause and the effect AT THE TIME they happen
On the contrary, when we do observe both the cause and the effect AT THE TIME they happen

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On the contrary, when we do observe both the cause and the effect AT THE TIME they happen
On the contrary, when we do observe both the cause and the effect AT THE TIME they happen

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contrary, the mother and daughter laughed heartily, and enjoyed it very much; and the
contrary, the mother and daughter laughed heartily, and enjoyed it very much; and the

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Contrary to the Western stereotype, it was not the Sultan's playpen
Contrary to the Western stereotype, it was not the Sultan's playpen

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in their home and search for a job after that, then contrary to popular bellief, most probably you're not going
in their home and search for a job after that, then contrary to popular bellief, most probably you're not going

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