contrary
/ˈkɑntrɛri/
विपरीत
noun
1. reverse, opposite
a relation of direct opposition
"we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
2. contrary
exact opposition
"public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
3. contrary
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
adjective
1. contrary
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
"acts contrary to our code of ethics"
"the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
2. contrary
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
"`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
3. obstinate, perverse, wayward
resistant to guidance or discipline
"Mary Mary quite contrary"
"an obstinate child with a violent temper"
"a perverse mood"
"wayward behavior"
4. adverse
in an opposing direction
"adverse currents"
"a contrary wind"
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