How do you use Contrary in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like opposition or opposite, plus the exact meaning.
Contrary in a sentence
Contrary meaning
- Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
- Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
- Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
Synonyms of Contrary
Example sentences (20)
But there are more than a few areas in which the two men, using the same approaches, reached contrary conclusions.
Any implication in the Anaheim investigative report to the contrary is erroneous,” said her attorney, David Wiechart.
But it does dip its toes into something inherently contrary to as a whole, which is the moral complexity of the plot.
Contrary to Houston and Chaundy, Fraser believes that the loop would actually be an economic for Atlantic Canada.
Despite expectations to the contrary, the energy crisis has so far not significantly affected air quality in Slovenia.
All these factors are contrary to the values of freedom, peace, and stability necessary for poverty reduction.
Governor Ron DeSantis' administration said the proposed course "lacks educational value and is contrary to Florida law".
Appearing in court, the convict pleaded guilty to the charge of theft which is contrary to section 278 of the penal code.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, holding your convention in a swing state has little to no electoral benefit.
Blackford also said the SNP should consider working with at the election, contrary to the views of some of his colleagues.
Contrary to the promise of an “independent judiciary”, the courts have been used as a tool to criminalise peaceful dissent.
Contrary to what Biden claimed, the legislation does not mention cutting veterans’ health care or benefits.
Contrary to public perception, only a handful of contracts (such as notarial wills) require notarization for their validity.
He said the prime minister’s fuel decision was contrary to the full cabinet’s wishes, making its delivery into Gaza illegal.
Because buried in delusion is the hope that, despite all the odds and evidence to the contrary, things might just go your way.
Contrary to Emefiele’s assurance on sufficient supply of the new notes, most banks have little or nothing to give its customers.
It added that, contrary to Engelbrecht’s claims, it had the capacity to take over the Mangaung prison.
Contrary to the scrimmage, the Summit sideline was full of smiles after its first win of the season.
Contrary to media speculation, that decision has not yet been made and is currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation.
Contrary to Craig Mazin's comments on Bury Your Gays, Episode 3 does not so much subvert the trope as much as it doubles down on it.
Common combinations with contrary
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- contrary to 121×
- the contrary 71×
- that contrary 13×
- is contrary 9×
- contrary the 7×
- and contrary 5×
- was contrary 4×
- contrary is 3×
- contrary he 3×
- contrary they 3×
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