contrary

Noun
  1. A relation of direct opposition (synset 113880801)
    "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
    is a type of: oppositeness, opposition - the relation between opposed entities
    same as: opposite, reverse
  2. Exact opposition (synset 113880467)
    "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
    is a type of: oppositeness, opposition - the relation between opposed entities
  3. A logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false (synset 113805633)
    is a type of: logical relation - a relation between propositions
Adjective
  1. Very opposed in nature or character or purpose (synset 302073362)
    "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
    similar to: different - unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
  2. Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false (synset 302390964)
    "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
    similar to: antonymous - of words: having opposite meanings
  3. Resistant to guidance or discipline (synset 301618393)
    "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
    similar to: disobedient - not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
    same as: obstinate, perverse, wayward
  4. In an opposing direction (synset 300999030)
    "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"
    similar to: unfavorable, unfavourable - (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
    same as: adverse

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