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Contrary vs Contrite - What's the difference?

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 vs Remaining - What's the difference?

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 vs Repugnant - What's the difference?

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 vs Peculiar - What's the difference?

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 vs Dissonant - What's the difference?

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 vs Unsuitable - What's the difference?

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 vs Contrary - What's the difference?

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 vs Despite - What's the difference?

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 vs Contrary - What's the difference?

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 vs Object - What's the difference?

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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