be contrary

Definition of be contrary in English English dictionary
contrary: opposed in nature
contrary: Contrarily
contrary: To impugn
contrary: To argue; to debate; to uphold an opposite opinion
contrary: To be self-contradictory; to become reversed
contrary: To act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to
contrary: To contradict (someone or something)
Madame,’ seyde Sir Palomydes, ‘ye may say what ye woll – I may nat contrary you – but, by my knyghthod, I knew nat my lorde Sir Trystram.’.
contrary: To oppose; to frustrate
contrary: To do the opposite of (someone or something)
contrary: One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true
contrary: The opposite
contrary: {a} opposite, disagreeing
contrary: {v} to oppose
contrary: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
contrary: two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
contrary: emphasis You can use quite the contrary to emphasize a previous negative statement, or when you are making a strong negative reply. I'm not a feminist, quite the contrary = quite the opposite
contrary: {s} contradictory, opposed; stubborn, obstinate
contrary: emphasis You can use on the contrary when you are disagreeing strongly with something that has just been said or implied, or are making a strong negative reply. `People just don't do things like that.' --- `On the contrary, they do them all the time.'
contrary: of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
contrary: To contradict or oppose; to thwart
contrary: a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
contrary: Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds
contrary: Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy each other; as, contrary propositions
contrary: strongly dissimilar
contrary: resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
contrary: exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
contrary: {i} something which is opposite
contrary: very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
contrary: two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false exact opposition; "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty" resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior" very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion" of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms
contrary: when used to compare a provision of State law to a standard, requirement, or implementation specification adopted under this subchapter, means
contrary: A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities
contrary: in an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"
contrary: Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent
contrary: Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other. This view is contrary to the aims of critical social research for a number of reasons Several of those present, including Weinberger, had contrary information
contrary: An opponent; an enemy
contrary: See Converse, n
contrary: You use on the contrary when you have just said or implied that something is not true and are going to say that the opposite is true. It is not an idea around which the Community can unite. On the contrary, I see it as one that will divide us
contrary: close
contrary: an argumentative device that presents an alternative to a thesis for the purpose of confirming or clarifying it The alternative represents a choice that is not satisfactory in the context of the thesis but is not a direct contradiction (contrary) of the thesis
contrary: When a particular idea is being considered, evidence or statements to the contrary suggest that this idea is not true or that the opposite is true. That does not automatically mean, however, that the money supply has been curbed, and there is considerable evidence to the contrary
contrary: emphasis If you say that something is true contrary to other people's beliefs or opinions, you are emphasizing that it is true and that they are wrong. Contrary to popular belief, moderate exercise actually decreases your appetite
contrary: in opposition, against, counter
contrary: the opposite; a proposition, fact, or condition incompatible with another; as, slender proofs which rather show the contrary
contrary: two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
contrary: Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; as, a contrary disposition; a contrary child