Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Contrary

• (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.
• (n.) A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.
• (n.) An opponent; an enemy.
• (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.

Synonyms of Contrary

• Reverse
• Opposite
• Obstinate
• Perverse
• Wayward
• Adverse

Antonyms of Contrary

Homophones of Contrary