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Contrary vs Unconnected - What's the difference?

contrary | unconnected | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of unconnected.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and unconnected

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while unconnected is not connected or joined.

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 Pigheaded - What's the difference?

contrary | pigheaded | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of pigheaded.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and pigheaded

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while pigheaded is (pejorative) obstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity.

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 Intractable - What's the difference?

contrary | intractable | Synonyms |

Contrary is a synonym of intractable.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and intractable

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

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 Recalcitrant - What's the difference?

contrary | recalcitrant | Synonyms |

Contrary is a synonym of recalcitrant.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and recalcitrant

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while recalcitrant is recalcitrant, rebellious.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Additional vs Contrary - What's the difference?

additional | contrary | Related terms |

Additional is a related term of contrary.


As adjectives the difference between additional and contrary

is that additional is supplemental or added to something while contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As nouns the difference between additional and contrary

is that additional is something added while contrary is the opposite.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

As a verb contrary is

(obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Contrary vs Odd - What's the difference?

contrary | odd | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of odd.


As an adjective 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.

As an initialism odd is

oppositional defiant disorder.

Contrasting vs Contrary - What's the difference?

contrasting | contrary | Related terms |

Contrasting is a related term of contrary.


As adjectives the difference between contrasting and contrary

is that contrasting is set in opposition to, showing the differences between while contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As verbs the difference between contrasting and contrary

is that contrasting is while contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

As a noun contrary is

the opposite.

Contrasted vs Contrary - What's the difference?

contrasted | contrary | Related terms |

Contrasted is a related term of contrary.


As verbs the difference between contrasted and contrary

is that contrasted is (contrast) while contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

As adjectives the difference between contrasted and contrary

is that contrasted is set in contrast (of two or more things) while contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

As a noun contrary is

the opposite.

Contrary vs Adversative - What's the difference?

contrary | adversative | Related terms |

Contrary is a related term of adversative.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and adversative

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while adversative is (linguistics) expressing opposition or difference.

As nouns the difference between contrary and adversative

is that contrary is the opposite while adversative is (rare|dated) something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Contrary vs Obstreperous - What's the difference?

contrary | obstreperous | Synonyms |

Contrary is a synonym of obstreperous.


As adjectives the difference between contrary and obstreperous

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while obstreperous is attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

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