Contrary
Opposed
Synonyms: Opposite, opposed, clashing, antithetical, irreconcilable, differing, inconsistent, reverse, backasswards, antipathic, opposing, contradictory, conflicting, incompatible, different, contrasting, incongruous, counter, and oppugnant.
Difficult
Synonyms: Perverse, difficult, unhelpful, disobliging, unreasonable, tiresome, vexatious, recalcitrant, wilful, self-willed, wayward, stubborn, obdurate, pig-headed, intractable, cussed, bolshie, balky, contumacious, pervicacious, awkward, uncooperative, obstructive, unaccommodating, troublesome, annoying, disobedient, refractory, headstrong, capricious, cross-grained, obstinate, mulish, bull-headed, thrawn, bloody-minded, stroppy, froward, renitent, and contrarious.
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Example Sentences
Contrary to expectations, she succeeded.
His actions were contrary to advice.
The results were contrary to predictions.
Contrary opinions sparked lively debates.