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contrary
UK
/ˈkɒntrəri/
US
/ˈkɑːntrɛri/
Traductions
contraries
pl
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/
US
/ˈkɑːn.trer.i/
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
more contrary
Comp.
most contrary
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒntrəri/
US
/ˈkɑːntrɛri/
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
UK
/ˈkɒn.trə.ri/
US
/ˈkɑːn.trer.i/
Archaic/rare usage meaning ‘in the opposite direction or manner’
Définitions
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.