contrary
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5.4
- adjective
- /ˈkɒntrəri/
:
rebelde
- When asked to clean her room, her contrary nature led her to make a mess instead.
- act in a contrary way
Now why would she be contrary?
- Now why would she be contrary?
- I'm going to put a link to this high quality one down in the show notes just in case your doctor's being a little contrary.
- But it is a little bit contrary in politics.
Examples
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His nature was so contrary that I hoped I might make him talk by pretending to be indifferent.
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Why must you remain so exasperatingly contrary?
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- You know, contrary to what you think, Charles, these are all good kids.
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My God, you love to be contrary.
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I will challenge others when they engage in behavior contrary to these values.
Academic text (2016) -
And we all love you for your contrary opinions, Princess.
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Contrary as she is, there's bound to be a reason for it.
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You're always so wonderfully contrary.
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His behavior was deliberately contrary, as he often refused to follow even simple instructions.
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She was known for her contrary attitude, always opposing group decisions just for the sake of it.
Synonyms
194
4.6
Showing strong dislike or opposition
78
7.9
Refusing to do what is right or expected on purpose
33
7.5
Hard to control because a person behaves badly or strangely
16
6.8
Acting in a hostile way toward someone or something
16
7.5
Refusing to change your opinion or behavior even when others try to persuade you
12
8.1
Refusing to follow orders or respect someone in charge
11
8.1
Not willing to follow rules or accept control
11
4.0
Refuses to obey rules or people in charge
5
6.6
Showing disagreement or resistance to someone with power
1
8.7
Hard to control or manage because of stubborn behaviour
1
9.9
Unwilling to cooperate and often challenging authority
1
3.5
Against something or someone in opinion and action
Often refuses to do what others ask
Often disagreeing with others on purpose to be difficult
Disagreeing with the majority or with official opinion
Likely to disagree with most people and start arguments
Not following a required treatment, rule, or standard
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
How Uncooperative
Surface Forms
Etymology
Contrary comes from the Latin root contra meaning 'against', so a person who is contrary is one who acts 'against' advice or the wishes of others. That is why a contrary mood makes someone stubborn or uncooperative.