Contrary synonyms

Opposite, antithetical, annoying, antithesis, and converse are all synonyms for contrary. Compatible and same are antonyms of contrary. And here are 65 another word for contrary.

Another word for contrary

1. opposed

Antithetical, backasswards, clashing, conflicting, contradictory, contrasting, counter, different, differing, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, irreconcilable, opposed, opposing, opposite, oppugnant, reverse, and antipathic are all synonyms for contrary.

2. difficult

Annoying, awkward, balky, bloody-minded, bolshie, bull-headed, capricious, contumacious, cross-grained, cussed, difficult, disobedient, disobliging, froward, headstrong, intractable, mulish, obdurate, obstinate, obstructive, perverse, pervicacious, pig-headed, recalcitrant, refractory, renitent, self-willed, stroppy, stubborn, thrawn, tiresome, troublesome, unaccommodating, uncooperative, unhelpful, unreasonable, vexatious, wayward, wilful, and contrarious are all another word for contrary.

3. reverse

Antithesis, converse, opposite, reverse, and contrariety are all synonyms for contrary.

Contrary synonym statistics

Contrary synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 5, 14, and 15 letters and 4 synonyms with 6 letters. 9 synonyms with 7 letters and 11 synonyms with 8 letters.

8 synonyms with 9, and 11 letters and 6 synonyms with 10 letters. 10 synonyms with 12 letters and 2 synonyms with 13 letters. For a total of 61 another word for contrary.

Contrary sentences

Contrary to expectations, she succeeded.

His actions were contrary to advice.

The results were contrary to predictions.

Contrary opinions sparked lively debates.

Related Words for contrary

  1. Concentration
    • Synonyms: close attention, close thought
    • Opposites: inattention, distraction
    • Part of speech: noun
  2. Conducive
    • Synonyms: good for, helpful to
    • Opposites: unfavourable, detrimental
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Traits
    • Synonyms: characteristic, attribute
    • Opposites: flaws, imperfections
    • Part of speech: noun
  4. Mantra
    • Synonyms: Motto, slogan
    • Opposites: silence, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Economy
    • Synonyms: wealth, (financial) resources
    • Opposites: extravagance, wastefulness
    • Part of speech: noun
  6. Consent
    • Synonyms: agreement, assent
    • Opposites: dissent, forbid
    • Part of speech: noun
  7. Hierarchy
    • Synonyms: Ranking, order
    • Opposites: equality, egalitarianism
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Overarching
    • Synonyms: All-encompassing, comprehensive
    • Opposites: specific, limited
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Strain
    • Synonyms: tension, tightness
    • Opposites: ease, relaxation
    • Part of speech: noun
  10. Secondly
    • Synonyms: Next, in the second place
    • Opposites: firstly, primarily
    • Part of speech: adverb
  11. Preliminary to
    • Synonyms: in preparation for, before
    • Opposites: final, conclusive
    • Part of speech: preposition
  12. Preliminary
    • Synonyms: preparatory, introductory
    • Opposites: concluding, closing, final
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. On the contrary
    • Synonyms: Conversely, oppositely
    • Opposites: in agreement, similarly
    • Part of speech: adverb
  14. Attraction
    • Synonyms: appeal, attractiveness
    • Opposites: repulsion, aversion
    • Part of speech: noun
  15. Trash
    • Synonyms: waste, waste material
    • Opposites: treasure, valuable
    • Part of speech: noun
  16. Inconsistent
    • Synonyms: incompatible with, conflicting with
    • Opposites: consistent, steady
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Inconsiderate
    • Synonyms: thoughtless, unthinking
    • Opposites: considerate, thoughtful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  18. Considerate
    • Synonyms: attentive, thoughtful
    • Opposites: thoughtless, selfish
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Distraction
    • Synonyms: diversion, interruption
    • Opposites: focus, concentration
    • Part of speech: noun
  20. Time consuming
    • Synonyms: Lengthy, slow
    • Opposites: quick, efficient
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Central
    • Synonyms: middle, centre
    • Opposites: side, extreme, outer
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Contributed
    • Synonyms: Donated, offered
    • Opposites: withheld, took
    • Part of speech: verb
  23. Contribute
    • Synonyms: give, donate
    • Opposites: stand in the way of, withhold, take
    • Part of speech: verb
  24. Conservative
    • Synonyms: traditionalist, traditional
    • Opposites: left-winger, liberal, socialist
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Portrayed
    • Synonyms: Depicted, represented
    • Opposites: hidden, misrepresented
    • Part of speech: verb
  26. Portray
    • Synonyms: paint, draw
    • Opposites: conceal, distort
    • Part of speech: verb
  27. Conviction
    • Synonyms: belief, opinion
    • Opposites: uncertainty, doubt
    • Part of speech: noun
  28. Eccentric
    • Synonyms: unconventional, uncommon
    • Opposites: ordinary, conventional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Extravagant
    • Synonyms: spendthrift, profligate
    • Opposites: reasonable, low, moderate, plain
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. On track
    • Synonyms: On schedule, on course
    • Opposites: off course, misdirected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Track
    • Synonyms: path, pathway
    • Opposites: ignore, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Transport
    • Synonyms: convey, carry
    • Opposites: hinder, obstruct
    • Part of speech: verb
  33. Conscious
    • Synonyms: aware, awake
    • Opposites: unconscious, unaware
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Transparent
    • Synonyms: see-through, clear
    • Opposites: obscure, ambiguous
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Ordinary
    • Synonyms: usual, normal
    • Opposites: unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  36. Concrete
    • Synonyms: solid, material
    • Opposites: abstract, theoretical, imaginary
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Intricate
    • Synonyms: complex, complicated
    • Opposites: simple, straightforward
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Confirmed
    • Synonyms: established, long-established
    • Opposites: unverified, uncertain
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. Consensus
    • Synonyms: agreement, harmony
    • Opposites: disagreement, minority view
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Trap
    • Synonyms: confine, catch
    • Opposites: release, free.
    • Part of speech: verb
  41. Contrary to
    • Synonyms: Opposed to, in contrast to
    • Opposites: in line with, consistent with
    • Part of speech: preposition
  42. Inconvenience
    • Synonyms: trouble, bother
    • Opposites: help, convenience
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Conclude
    • Synonyms: finish, end
    • Opposites: start, begin, commence, open
    • Part of speech: verb
  44. Vary
    • Synonyms: differ, be different
    • Opposites: agree be static
    • Part of speech: verb
  45. Considerable
    • Synonyms: sizeable, substantial
    • Opposites: paltry, minor
    • Part of speech: adjective
  46. Construction
    • Synonyms: building, erection
    • Opposites: destruction, demolition
    • Part of speech: noun
  47. Trauma
    • Synonyms: injury, damage
    • Opposites: healing, recovery
    • Part of speech: noun
  48. Abstract
    • Synonyms: theoretical, conceptual
    • Opposites: actual, concrete
    • Part of speech: adjective
  49. Conversely
    • Synonyms: Conversely, in contrast
    • Opposites: similarly, likewise
    • Part of speech: adverb
  50. Conspiracy
    • Synonyms: plot, scheme
    • Opposites: honesty, transparency
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Conventional
    • Synonyms: normal, standard
    • Opposites: unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Transformation
    • Synonyms: change, alteration
    • Opposites: preservation, conservation
    • Part of speech: noun
  53. Tradition
    • Synonyms: historical convention, unwritten law
    • Opposites: innovation, novelty
    • Part of speech: noun
  54. Concise
    • Synonyms: succinct, short
    • Opposites: lengthy, discursive, wordy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Tragic
    • Synonyms: disastrous, calamitous
    • Opposites: fortunate, lucky
    • Part of speech: adjective