a relation of direct opposition; we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true

[ Syn: reverse , opposite ]

exact opposition; public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty'

a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

very opposed in nature or character or purpose; acts contrary to our code of ethics; the facts point to a contrary conclusion'

of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms'

resistant to guidance or discipline; Mary Mary quite contrary; an obstinate child with a violent temper; a perverse mood; wayward behavior

[ Syn: obstinate , perverse , wayward ]

in an opposing direction; adverse currents; a contrary wind

[ Syn: adverse ]