contrary Synonyms
Another word for contrary
• adjective (Context 1)
Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; conflicting or incompatible.
"The committee reached a conclusion that was entirely opposite to the initial findings."
• noun (Context 2)
The opposite of a statement, fact, or situation; either of two opposing things.
"She expected the examination to be difficult, but the opposite proved to be true."
• adverb (Context 3)
In opposition or contrast to something; contrarily.
"He decided to act contrarily to the explicit advice of his legal counsel."
• adjective (Context 4)
Perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired.
"The toddler was in a perverse mood and refused to wear his coat despite the freezing weather."
• adjective (Context 5)
Unfavorable or blowing against a vessel's intended course (of wind or weather).
"The sailing ship was delayed for three days in port by adverse winds."
Opposites of contrary
The opposite of contrary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: