Find Synonyms

contrariness Synonyms

Another word for contrariness

Choosing another word for contrariness depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
JUMP TO:

• 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 perverseness, the toddler refused to wear his coat until everyone else took theirs off."

Strongest
perverseness
perversity
Strong
obstinacy
stubbornness
waywardness
cussedness
recalcitrance
orneryness
refractoriness

• 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 contrariety of the two political movements that emerged during the same decade."

Strongest
contrariety
opposition
Strong
incompatibility
antagonism
inconsistency
antithesis

Opposites of contrariness

The opposite of contrariness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

agreeableness
agreement
compliance
cooperativeness
harmony
consistency
tractability
compatibility
See all opposites of contrariness

• Nearby Words

contrarian
contrarianism
contrarily
contrariness
contrary
contrast
contrastingly

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Contrariness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/contrariness
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.