contrary, perverse, restive, balky, wayward mean inclined to resist authority or control. contrary implies a temperamental unwillingness to accept orders or advice.

CONTRARY definition: opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed. See examples of contrary used in a sentence.

CONTRARY meaning: 1. the opposite: 2. used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated…. Learn more.

In an opposite direction or manner; counter: The judge ruled contrary to all precedent in the case.

Contrary, adverse both describe something that opposes. Contrary conveys an idea of something impersonal and objective whose opposition happens to be unfavorable: contrary winds.

Definition of contrary adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

In an opposite direction or manner; counter. The judge ruled contrary to all precedent in the case.

3 days ago · Adjective contrary (comparative more contrary, superlative most contrary) Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

When something is described as 'contrary,' it implies a fundamental opposition or contradiction, highlighting the stark differences between two entities or ideas.

In opposition to what has been stated or what is expected: I'm not sick; on the contrary, I'm in the peak of health.