contrary, perverse, restive, balky, wayward mean inclined to resist authority or control. contrary implies a temperamental unwillingness to accept orders or advice.

CONTRARY definition: opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed. See examples of contrary used in a sentence.

CONTRARY definition: 1. the opposite: 2. used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated…. Learn more.

1. opposite in nature or character; diametrically or mutually opposed: contrary to fact; contrary beliefs.

Definition of contrary1 adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Contrary, adverse both describe something that opposes. Contrary conveys an idea of something impersonal and objective whose opposition happens to be unfavorable: contrary winds.

contrary in American English (ˈkɑntreri, for 5 also kənˈtrɛəri) (noun plural -traries) adjective