contrary
adj.
contradictory, opposed; stubborn, obstinate
adv.
in opposition, against, counter
n.
something which is opposite
Contrary
Contrary
(n.)
the opposite; a proposition, fact, or condition incompatible with another; as, slender proofs which rather show the contrary. See Converse, n., 1.
(n.)
See Contraries.
(n.)
An opponent; an enemy.
(n.)
A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.
(a.)
Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds.
(a.)
Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent.
(a.)
Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; as, a contrary disposition; a contrary child.
(a.)
Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy each other; as, contrary propositions.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Satan
contrary; adversary; enemy; accuser
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) , by Roswell D. Hitchcock.
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contrary
Noun
1. a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
(synonym) reverse, opposite
(hypernym) opposition, oppositeness
2. exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
(hypernym) opposition, oppositeness
3. two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
(hypernym) logical relation
Adjective
1. very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
(similar) different
2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
(similar) antonymous
3. resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
(synonym) obstinate, perverse, wayward
(similar) disobedient
4. in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"
(synonym) adverse
(similar) unfavorable, unfavourable
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