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contrariness Antonyms

Opposite of contrariness

Because the opposite of contrariness shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or habit of being willfully stubborn, perverse, or inclined to oppose others and do the opposite of what is expected.

Usage Example

"Out of sheer agreeableness, the toddler refused to wear his coat until everyone else took theirs off."

Strongest
agreeableness
compliance
cooperativeness
Strong
amiability
tractability

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of being opposite, conflicting, or antagonistic in nature, direction, or tendency.

Usage Example

"The historian noted the inherent agreement of the two political movements that emerged during the same decade."

Strongest
agreement
harmony
Strong
consistency
compatibility
concord

Similar words to contrariness

Words similar to contrariness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

contrariety
perverseness
perversity
opposition
obstinacy
incompatibility
stubbornness
cussedness
See all synonyms of contrariness

• Nearby Words

contrarian
contrarianism
contrarily
contrariness
contrary
contrast
contrastingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contrariness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contrariness
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