contrary - Meaning in Hindi

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contrary - Meaning in Hindi

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Definitions and Meaning of contrary in English

contrary adjective

1. in an opposing direction

   Synonyms

   adverse

   प्रतिकूल, विपरीत, विरुद्ध

   Examples

   • "a contrary wind"
   • "adverse currents"
2. resistant to guidance or discipline

   Synonyms

   obstinate, perverse, wayward

   अड़ियल, ...Subscribe

   Examples

   • "a perverse mood"
   • "an obstinate child with a violent temper"
   • "Mary Mary quite contrary"
   • "wayward behavior"
3. very opposed in nature or character or purpose

   Examples

   • "acts contrary to our code of ethics"
   • "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
4. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

   Example

   • "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"

contrary noun

1. a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
2. exact opposition

   Example

   • "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
3. a relation of direct opposition

   Synonyms

   opposite, reverse

   Example

   • "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"

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