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contrary
UK
/ˈkɒntrəri/
US
/ˈkɑːntrɛri/
Translations
contraries
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/
US
/ˈkɑːn.trer.i/
Despite all evidence to the contrary, he maintained his innocence.
Malgré toutes les preuves du contraire, il a maintenu son innocence.
In classical logic, “All swans are white” and “No swans are white” are contraries.
En logique classique, « Tous les cygnes sont blancs » et « Aucun cygne n’est blanc » sont des contraires.
Additional translations
more contrary
Comp.
most contrary
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒntrəri/
US
/ˈkɑːntrɛri/
The two brothers have contrary opinions on almost every topic.
Les deux frères ont des opinions contraires sur presque tous les sujets.
She has a contrary nature and often argues just for the sake of it.
Elle a un caractère contraire et contredit souvent juste pour contredire.
The sailors made slow progress due to contrary winds.
Les marins avançaient lentement à cause de vents contraires.
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/
US
/ˈkɑːn.trer.i/
Archaic/rare usage meaning ‘in the opposite direction or manner’
The wind blew contrary and slowed their progress.
Le vent soufflait à l'inverse et ralentissait leur progression.
Definitions
Despite all evidence to the contrary, he maintained his innocence.
He was known as a contrary, always arguing against the majority opinion.
In classical logic, “All swans are white” and “No swans are white” are contraries.
The two brothers have contrary opinions on almost every topic.
She has a contrary nature and often argues just for the sake of it.
The sailors made slow progress due to contrary winds.
The wind blew contrary and slowed their progress.