1. contrary, opposite, reverse

a relation of direct opposition

Example Sentences:
'we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true'

• opposite
• reverse

2. contrary

exact opposition

Example Sentences:
'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

4. contrary

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

Example Sentences:
'acts contrary to our code of ethics'
'the facts point to a contrary conclusion'

5. contrary

of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

Example Sentences:
'hot' and cold' are contrary terms'

6. contrary, obstinate, perverse, wayward

resistant to guidance or discipline

Example Sentences:
'Mary Mary quite contrary'
'an obstinate child with a violent temper'
'a perverse mood'
'wayward behavior'

• obstinate
• perverse
• wayward

7. adverse, contrary

in an opposing direction

Example Sentences:
'adverse currents'
'a contrary wind'

• adverse

• unfavorable
• unfavourable