Synonym: conflicting, different, opposed, opposite. Similar words: on the contrary, to the contrary, contemporary, contract, contrast, contrast to, contractor, by contrast. Meaning: ['kɒntrərɪ] 
n. 1. a relation of direct opposition 2. exact opposition 3. a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false. adj. 1. very opposed in nature or character or purpose 2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false 3. resistant to guidance or discipline 4. in an opposing direction.
n. 1. a relation of direct opposition 2. exact opposition 3. a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false. adj. 1. very opposed in nature or character or purpose 2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false 3. resistant to guidance or discipline 4. in an opposing direction. 
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31 The government's actions are contrary to the public interest.
32 Our sailboat was delayed by contrary wind.
33 I'm not a feminist, quite the contrary.
34 I know nothing to the contrary.
35 We must hear opinions contrary to ours.
36 He's an awkward, contrary child.
37 My view is clean contrary.
38 The results were contrary to expectation.
39 Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information.
40 He is neither tall nor the contrary.
41 Contrary to the more alarmist reports, he is not going to die.
42 I've never opposed it. The contrary is true: I've always supported it.
43 He insisted on going to the football match, notwithstanding his doctor's advice to the contrary.
44 Contrary to popular belief, women cause fewer road accidents than men.
45 Contrary to the doctor's orders, he had gone back to work.
46 I don't find him funny at all. Quite the contrary.
47 Contrary to popular belief , gorillas are basically shy, gentle creatures.
48 That does not automatically mean, however, that the money supply has been curbed, and there is considerable evidence to the contrary.
49 Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite.
50 It is not an idea around which the Community can unite. On the contrary[Sentencedict.com], I see it as one that will divide us.
51 It doesn't seem ugly to me; on the contrary, I think it's rather beautiful.
52 I will expect to see you on Sunday unless I hear anything to the contrary .
53 Contrary to all our expectations, he's found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend.
54 You think you are clever; on the contrary, I assure that you are very foolish.
55 Contrary to popular belief, rainforests are not jungles through which you have to slash a path.
56 Some members of the party would like to see it develop a greater tolerance of/towards contrary points of view.
57 Despite rumours to the contrary, feminism is alive and well.
58 It's no trouble at all; on the contrary, it will be a great pleasure to help you.Sentencedict.com
59 In the end the contrary was proved true:he was innocent and she was guilty.
60 The winds were contrary;we had to beat about for two days.
More similar words: on the contrary, to the contrary, contemporary, contract, contrast, contrast to, contractor, by contrast, control, contribute, contributor, out of control, contribution, controversy, contribute to, contretemps, concentrate, control group, under control, controversial, beyond control, concentrate on, concentration, concentrating, literary, temporary, central, entrance, secondary, contain.