contrary

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.

As adverbs the difference between conversely and contrary

is that conversely is with a reversed relationship while contrary is contrarily.

As an adjective contrary is

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

As a noun contrary is

the opposite.

As a verb contrary is

to oppose; to frustrate.

Contrary is a related term of antagonistic.

As adjectives the difference between contrary and antagonistic

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

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 inexpedient.

As adjectives the difference between contrary and inexpedient

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while inexpedient is not expedient; not tending to promote a purpose; not tending to the end desired; inadvisable; unfit; improper; unsuitable to time and place; as, what is expedient at one time may be inexpedient at another.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

Differentiated is a related term of contrary.

As verbs the difference between differentiated and contrary

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

As adjectives the difference between differentiated and contrary

is that differentiated is (biology|of a cell or tissue) that has taken on a specialized form and function 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 is a synonym of hostile.

As adjectives the difference between contrary and hostile

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while hostile is belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly.

As nouns the difference between contrary and hostile

is that contrary is the opposite while hostile is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.

As adjectives the difference between different and contrary

is that different is not the same; exhibiting a difference while contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

As nouns the difference between different and contrary

is that different is the different ideal while contrary is the opposite.

As an adverb contrary is

contrarily.

As a verb contrary is

to oppose; to frustrate.

Contrary is a related term of inflexible.

As adjectives the difference between contrary and inflexible

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while inflexible is not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent; stiff; rigid; firm; unyielding.

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 related term of injurious.

As adjectives the difference between contrary and injurious

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while injurious is causing physical harm or injury; harmful.

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 related term of harmful.

As adjectives the difference between contrary and harmful

is that contrary is opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse while harmful is of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious.

As an adverb contrary

is contrarily.

As a noun contrary

is the opposite.

As a verb contrary

is (obsolete) to oppose; to frustrate.