contrary
US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/
・UK /'kɒntrərɪ/
B1
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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What They Haven't Told You about Climate Change
- warming trend in the 21st century. Contrary
to media headlines,
warming trend in the 21st century. Contrary to media headlines,
- Contrary to media headlines, the trend over the past couple of decades has been essentially flat.
Contrary to media headlines, the trend over the past couple of decades has been essentially flat.
What Is Time? (better audio) Determinism, Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Free Will, Causality...
- 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
- 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
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- -- any language to the contrary is simply not accurate. LEHRER: Mr. President?
-- any language to the contrary is simply not accurate. LEHRER: Mr. President?
- So any language to the contrary is simply not accurate.
So any language to the contrary is simply not accurate.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
- On the contrary, the mother and daughter laughed heartily and enjoyed it very much,
On the contrary, the mother and daughter laughed heartily and enjoyed it very much,
- but no one seemed to care; on the contrary, the mother and daughter laughed heartily,
but no one seemed to care; on the contrary, the mother and daughter laughed heartily,
10 Songs That Got Banned for Being Too Disturbing
- Contrary to Vedder's hopes of curbing gun violence, the song seemingly had an adverse effect.
Contrary to Vedder's hopes of curbing gun violence, the song seemingly had an adverse effect.
- Contrary to Vetter's hopes of curbing gun violence, the song seemingly had an adverse effect.
Contrary to Vetter's hopes of curbing gun violence, the song seemingly had an adverse effect.
Top 5 Things to do in Hiroshima
- Contrary to the Osaka-style okonomiyaki, only a thin layer of batter is used, and it is served on top of a generous amount of yakisoba.
Contrary to the Osaka-style okonomiyaki, only a thin layer of batter is used, and it is served on top of a generous amount of yakisoba.
- Contrary to the Osaka-style Okonomiyaki, only a thin layer of batter is used,
Contrary to the Osaka-style Okonomiyaki, only a thin layer of batter is used,
How China Could Retaliate Against U.S. Tariffs
- Contrary to what the Secretary of the Treasury said, Americans are actually pretty happy with having cheap goods.
Contrary to what the Secretary of the Treasury said, Americans are actually pretty happy with having cheap goods.
- Contrary to what the Secretary of the Treasury said, Americans are actually pretty happy with having cheap goods.
Contrary to what the Secretary of the Treasury said, Americans are actually pretty happy with having cheap goods.
Tragedy of the Commons
- The tragedy of the commons is a situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest, behave contrary to the common good of all others by depleting or spoiling the shared resource through their collective action.
The tragedy of the commons is a situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest, behave contrary to the common good of all others by depleting or spoiling the shared resource through their collective action.
- The tragedy of the Commons is a situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest behave contrary to the common good of all others by depleting or spoiling the shared resource through their collective action.
The tragedy of the Commons is a situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest behave contrary to the common good of all others by depleting or spoiling the shared resource through their collective action.
Collaboration Tip - Making decisions on a team
- And most decisions aren't made by people in leadership roles, contrary to popular belief.
And most decisions aren't made by people in leadership roles, contrary to popular belief.
- And most decisions aren't made by people in leadership roles, contrary to popular belief.
And most decisions aren't made by people in leadership roles, contrary to popular belief.
The Real Story Behind the Apollo 11 Computer Error | WSJ
- On the contrary, it had done exactly what it was supposed to do.
On the contrary, it had done exactly what it was supposed to do.
- On the contrary, it had done exactly what it was supposed to do.
On the contrary, it had done exactly what it was supposed to do.