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con·trar·i·ous
\kən.ˈtrerēəs, (ˈ)kän.|t-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French contrarious, from Medieval Latin contrariosus, from Latin contrarius contrary + -osus -ous — more at contrary
1. obsolete : contrary in tendency or character : opposed, hostile
2.
a. : perverse, refractory, antagonistic
< contrarious moods >
: vexatious
< contrarious weather >
b. archaic : prejudicial, harmful
• con·trar·i·ous·ly adverb |