[noun] a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true" Synonyms:reverse, opposite
[noun] exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
[noun] two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
[adjective] very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
[adjective] of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
[adjective] resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior" Synonyms:obstinate, perverse, wayward
[adjective] in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind" Synonyms:adverse
