contrary |
contrite |
In obsolete terms the difference between contrary and contrite
is that
contrary is to be self-contradictory; to become reversed while
contrite is thoroughly bruised or broken.
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
As a verb contrary
is to oppose; to frustrate.
contrary |
remaining |
Related terms |
Contrary is a related term of remaining.
As adjectives the difference between contrary and remaining
is that
contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while
remaining is which remains, especially after something else has been removed.
As nouns the difference between contrary and remaining
is that
contrary is the opposite while
remaining is an act or occurrence by which someone or something remains.
As verbs the difference between contrary and remaining
is that
contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while
remaining is .
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
contrary |
repugnant |
As adjectives the difference between contrary and repugnant
is that
contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while
repugnant is repugnant.
As verbs the difference between contrary and repugnant
is that
contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while
repugnant is .
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
As a noun contrary
is the opposite.
contrary |
peculiar |
Related terms |
As adjectives the difference between contrary and peculiar
is that
contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while
peculiar is out of the ordinary; odd; curious; unusual.
As nouns the difference between contrary and peculiar
is that
contrary is the opposite while
peculiar is that which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
As a verb contrary
is to oppose; to frustrate.
contrary |
dissonant |
Related terms |
Contrary is a related term of dissonant.
As adjectives the difference between contrary and dissonant
is that
contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while
dissonant is of or pertaining to dissonance.
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
As a noun contrary
is the opposite.
As a verb contrary
is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.
contrary |
unsuitable |
Synonyms |
Contrary is a synonym of unsuitable.
As adjectives the difference between contrary and unsuitable
is that
contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while
unsuitable is not suitable; unfit; inappropriate.
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
As a noun contrary
is the opposite.
As a verb contrary
is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.
contrary |
contrary |
In obsolete terms the difference between contrary and contrary
is that
contrary is to be self-contradictory; to become reversed while
contrary is to be self-contradictory; to become reversed.
contrary |
despite |
In obsolete terms the difference between contrary and despite
is that
contrary is to be self-contradictory; to become reversed while
despite is to vex; to annoy; to offend contemptuously.
As an adjective contrary
is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
As a preposition despite is
in spite of, notwithstanding.
discordant |
contrary |
As adjectives the difference between discordant and contrary
is that
discordant is not in harmony or accord while
contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
As an adverb contrary is
contrarily.
As a noun contrary is
the opposite.
As a verb contrary is
(obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.
contrary |
object |
As nouns the difference between contrary and object
is that
contrary is the opposite while
object is a thing that has physical existence.
As verbs the difference between contrary and object
is that
contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate while
object is to disagree with something or someone; especially in a court of law, to raise an objection.
As an adjective contrary
is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
As an adverb contrary
is contrarily.
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