contrary
/ˈkɑntrɛri/
adverb
- In opposition to what has been stated; used in the phrase 'to the contrary'.
- I will assume you agree, unless you write to the contrary.
- She believed he was guilty, despite evidence to the contrary.
- Unless you hear to the contrary, the meeting is still on for Friday.
noun
- The opposite of something.
- I expected the movie to be boring; on the contrary, it was thrilling.
- She claimed she was happy, but her tears proved the contrary.
- He said the sky was green, but the contrary was clearly true.
adjective
- Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
- She held a contrary opinion about the best way to solve the problem.
- His actions were contrary to the rules of the school.
- The two scientists came to contrary conclusions from the same data.
- Deliberately or habitually opposing or disagreeing; stubborn.
- My little brother is so contrary that he refuses to wear a coat even when it's freezing.
- The contrary old man argued with every suggestion the committee made.
- She has a contrary nature and often says the opposite of what everyone else thinks.