a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
Used in a Sentence
contrary
How to use contrary in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for contrary.
Editorial note
You can't discriminate based on race - that limits choice but who would support the contrary?
Examples8
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Parts of speech2
Quick take
a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of contrary gathered in one view.
exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for contrary.
noun
a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
noun
exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
noun
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
adjective
very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
adjective
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
adjective
resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
adjective
in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"
See also: adverse
Example sentences
You can't discriminate based on race - that limits choice but who would support the contrary?
This, contrary to what people might believe, is good for online marketing and for business.
That Mozilla is and remains a place where any employee can express their views on political issues, even if they know they're contrary to the CEO's.
On the contrary: they've steadily declined in user experience and customer satisfaction.
On the contrary, it stands squarely within the traditions of those laws and is a good example of precisely how such laws have been implemented for many decades.
I really like some of the things John has done in his mockups here, especially on the write screen, and contrary to what he thinks ideas like this are more than welcome in the WordPress community.
And contrary to popular belief there is a reasonably effective method towards becoming such an executive: Harvard/Wharton MBA, consultant at McKinsey, eventually hired by a company you consulted for.
Someone's finally seen what Robert Heinlein wrote in Life-Line and essentially just paraphrased it:> There has grown up in the minds of certain groups in this country the notion that because a man or corporation has made a profit out of the public for a number of years, the government and the courts are charged with the duty of guaranteeing such profit in the future, even in the face of changing circumstances and contrary to public interest.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use contrary in a sentence?
You can't discriminate based on race - that limits choice but who would support the contrary?
What does contrary mean?
a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
What part of speech is contrary?
contrary is commonly used as noun, adjective.