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contrary

/ˈkɑːnˌtreri/ /Brit ˈkɑːntrəri/

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noun

on the contrary

also quite the contrary - used to state that the opposite of what was said before is true

The test will not be easy; on the contrary, it will be very difficult.

The lecture was not boring. Quite the contrary, it was very informative and interesting.

the contrary

an opposite or different fact, event, or situation

He was sure his sister had made a mistake, but the contrary was true: she was right and he was wrong.

to the contrary

stating or proving the opposite of something

He was no fool, despite talk to the contrary.

Unless there is evidence to the contrary, we have to believe them.

adjective

exactly opposite to something else :entirely different from something else

The sisters gave contrary answers: one said yes and one said no.

We had contrary opinions/views on the issue.

against or opposed to something

Without contrary evidence, the jury will find her guilty. - often + to

Going over the speed limit is contrary to traffic laws. [=it is illegal; it is against the law]

not favorable or helpful

The boat sailed against a contrary wind.

Contrary weather impeded the rescue efforts.

/kɑnˈtreri/ :unwilling to obey or behave well

a contrary child

contrary to

in a way or manner that is against (something)

Contrary to orders, he left the campsite.

Contrary to popular belief [=despite what many people believe], these animals are not really dangerous to humans.