contrary

As adjectives the difference between contrary and contrasty

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while contrasty is (photography) having great contrast between light and dark areas (of a subject or photograph).

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

As nouns the difference between conflict and contrary

is that conflict is a clash or disagreement, often violent, between two opposing groups or individuals while contrary is the opposite.

As verbs the difference between conflict and contrary

is that conflict is to be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible while contrary is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

As an adjective contrary is

opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

In obsolete terms the difference between dissent and contrary

is that dissent is to be different; to have contrary characteristics while contrary is to be self-contradictory; to become reversed.

As verbs the difference between dissent and contrary

is that dissent is to disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to) while contrary is to oppose; to frustrate.

As nouns the difference between dissent and contrary

is that dissent is disagreement with the ideas, doctrines, decrees, etc. of a political party, government or religion while contrary is the opposite.

As an adjective contrary is

opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.