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contrary
UK
/ˈkɒntrəri/
US
/ˈkɑːntrɛri/
contraries
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/
US
/ˈkɑːn.trer.i/
Translations
The contrary of love is not hate, but indifference.
Противоположность любви - это не ненависть, а безразличие.
There is a contrary in his statements that needs to be addressed.
В его заявлениях есть противоречие, которое нужно устранить.
Additional translations
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.
more contrary
Comp.
most contrary
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒntrəri/
US
/ˈkɑːntrɛri/
Translations
The two brothers have contrary opinions on almost everything.
У двух братьев противоположные мнения почти по всем вопросам.
She has a contrary nature and often does the opposite of what is expected.
У нее вредный характер, и она часто делает противоположное тому, что ожидается.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/
US
/ˈkɑːn.trer.i/
Archaic/rare usage meaning ‘in the opposite direction or manner’
Definitions
The wind blew contrary and slowed their progress.