Noun
contrary -
a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
contrary -
exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
contrary -
a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
reverse ,
opposite
oppositeness ,
opposition a body of people united in opposing something
Adjective
contrary -
resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary" ; "an obstinate child with a violent temper" ; "a perverse mood" ; "wayward behavior"
obstinate ,
perverse ,
wayward
disobedient not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority; "disobedient children"
contrary -
very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics" ; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
contrary -
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
contrary -
in an opposing direction; "adverse currents" ; "a contrary wind"
adverse
