|
contrary | of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false | |
|
contrary | very opposed in nature or character or purpose | |
|
contrary | exact opposition | |
|
contrary | a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false | |
|
adverse, contrary | in an opposing direction | |
|
contrary, reverse, opposite | a relation of direct opposition | |
|
wayward, perverse, contrary, obstinate | resistant to guidance or discipline |