nnoun.relationa relation of direct oppositionSynset:opposite reverse
Examples:- we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
Derivationally Related Form:reverse
Hypernyms:oppositeness opposition
Inherited Hypernyms:reverseoppositionrelationabstractionentity
nnoun.relationexact oppositionExamples:- public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty
Hypernyms:oppositeness opposition
Inherited Hypernyms:contraryoppositionrelationabstractionentity
nnoun.relationa logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be falseHypernyms:logical relation
Inherited Hypernyms:contrarylogical relationrelationabstractionentity
adj satadj.allvery opposed in nature or character or purposeExamples:- acts contrary to our code of ethics
- the facts point to a contrary conclusion
Antonyms:same
Inherited Hypernyms:contrary
Similar to:different
adj satadj.allof words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be falseExamples:- 'hot' and 'cold' are contrary terms
Antonyms:synonymous
Inherited Hypernyms:contrary
Similar to:antonymous
adj satadj.allresistant to guidance or disciplineSynset:obstinate perverse wayward
Examples:- Mary Mary quite contrary
- an obstinate child with a violent temper
- a perverse mood
- wayward behavior
Antonyms:obedient
Derivationally Related Form:perversenesscontrarinessperversity
Inherited Hypernyms:contrary
Similar to:disobedient
adj satadj.allin an opposing directionSynset:adverse
Examples:- adverse currents
- a contrary wind
Antonyms:favorable
Inherited Hypernyms:adverse
Similar to:unfavorable unfavourable