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Contrary (Adjective)

Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false; "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms".

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Resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior".

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In an opposing direction; "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind".

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Very opposed in nature or character or purpose; "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion".

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