contrary
Cross references:
1. opposite
1. con.trary \'ka:n-.trer-e-\ n 1: a fact or condition incompatible with
another : OPPOSITE 2: one of a pair of opposites 3a: a proposition so
related to another that though both may be false they cannot both be true
3b: either of two terms (as black and white) that cannot both be affirmed o
f the same subject : in a manner opposite to what is logical or expected :
just the opposite : NO : NOTWITHSTANDING - by contraries
2. con.trary \'ka:n-.trer-e-, in sense 4 often k*n-'tre(*)r-e-\ aj [ME
contrarie, fr. MF contraire, fr. L contrarius, fr. con]tra opposite 1a:
diametrically different 1b: opposite in character : tending to an opposing
course 1c: mutually opposed : ANTAGONISTIC 2: opposite in position,
direction, or nature 3: UNFAVORABLE - used of wind or weather 4: disposed
to contradict or oppose D: CONTRARY implies a temperamental unwillingness
to accept dictation or advice; PERVERSE may imply wrongheaded, determined,
or cranky opposition to what is reasonable or normal; RESTIVE suggests
unwillingness or inability to submit to discipline or follow orders; BALKY
suggests a refusing to proceed or acquiesce for no evident or explainable
reason; FROWARD implies habitual and often defiant disobedience; WAYWARD
suggests strong-willed capriciousness and irregularity in behavior SYN syn
PERVERSE, RESTIVE, BALKY, FROWARD, WAYWAR
3. con.trary \like 2CONTRARY\ av : CONTRARILY, CONTRARIWISE