Synonyms: contrary
Definition: a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Similar words: logical relation
Definition: a relation between propositions
Synonyms: contrary
Definition: exact opposition
Usage: public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
Similar words: oppositeness, opposition
Definition: the relation between opposed entities
Synonyms: contrary, reverse, opposite
Definition: a relation of direct opposition
Usage: we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
Similar words: oppositeness, opposition
Definition: the relation between opposed entities
Definition: in an opposing direction
Usage: adverse currents; a contrary wind
Similar words: unfavorable, unfavourable
Definition: (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
Usage: unfavorable winds
Synonyms: contrary, wayward, obstinate, perverse
Definition: resistant to guidance or discipline
Usage: Mary Mary quite contrary; an obstinate child with a violent temper; a perverse mood; wayward behavior
Similar words: disobedient
Definition: not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
Usage: disobedient children
Synonyms: contrary
Definition: very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Usage: acts contrary to our code of ethics; the facts point to a contrary conclusion
Similar words: different
Definition: unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
Usage: took different approaches to the problem; came to a different conclusion; different parts of the country; on different sides of the issue; this meeting was different from the earlier one
Synonyms: contrary
Definition: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
Usage: `hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
Similar words: antonymous
Definition: of words: having opposite meanings