contrary
adjective/ˈkɑntrɛri/
Frequency rank: #3,349 most common English word
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
Example sentence
His actions were contrary to what he had promised.
Synonyms & related words
- opposite
- opposing
- contradictory
- conflicting
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