Opposite, antithetical, annoying, antithesis, and converse are all synonyms for contrary. Compatible and same are these antonyms of contrary. And here are another 65 synonyms for contrary.
1. opposed
2. difficult
3. reverse
Contrary to expectations, she succeeded.
His actions were contrary to advice.
The results were contrary to predictions.
Contrary opinions sparked lively debates.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Treasure, valuable | Waste, waste material |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Inconsiderate | Considerate, thoughtful | Thoughtless, unthinking |
| Considerate | Thoughtless, selfish | Attentive, thoughtful |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Contributed | Withheld, took | Donated, offered |
| Contribute | Stand in the way of, withhold, take | Give, donate |
| Conservative | Left-winger, liberal, socialist | Traditionalist, traditional |
| Portrayed | Hidden, misrepresented | Depicted, represented |
| Portray | Conceal, distort | Paint, draw |
| Conviction | Uncertainty, doubt | Belief, opinion |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Extravagant | Reasonable, low, moderate, plain | Spendthrift, profligate |
| On track | Off course, misdirected | On schedule, on course |
| Track | Ignore, neglect | Path, pathway |
| Transport | Hinder, obstruct | Convey, carry |
| Conscious | Unconscious, unaware | Aware, awake |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Ordinary | Unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional | Usual, normal |
| Concrete | Abstract, theoretical, imaginary | Solid, material |
| Intricate | Simple, straightforward | Complex, complicated |
| Confirmed | Unverified, uncertain | Established, long-established |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Trap | Release, free. | Confine, catch |
| Contrary to | In line with, consistent with | Opposed to, in contrast to |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Conclude | Start, begin, commence, open | Finish, end |
| Vary | Agree be static | Differ, be different |
| Considerable | Paltry, minor | Sizeable, substantial |
| Construction | Destruction, demolition | Building, erection |
| Trauma | Healing, recovery | Injury, damage |
| Abstract | Actual, concrete | Theoretical, conceptual |
| Conversely | Similarly, likewise | Conversely, in contrast |
| Conspiracy | Honesty, transparency | Plot, scheme |
| Conventional | Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian | Normal, standard |
| Transformation | Preservation, conservation | Change, alteration |
| Tradition | Innovation, novelty | Historical convention, unwritten law |
| Concise | Lengthy, discursive, wordy | Succinct, short |
| Tragic | Fortunate, lucky | Disastrous, calamitous |
| Contain | Excludes, omits | Hold, carry |
| Spontaneous | Planned, forced, calculated | Unforced, voluntary |
| Straightforward | Complicated, difficult | Uncomplicated, simple |
| Temporary | Permanent, lasting | Non-permanent, short-term |
| Demonstrated | Withheld, disproved | Displayed, showed |
| Demonstrate | Concealed, obscured | Give a demonstration of, show how something is done |
| Contemporary | Old-fashioned, out of date | Representative, classic |
| Concerning | Unrelated, irrelevant | About, regarding |
| Iconic | Insignificant, unremarkable | Legendary, celebrated |
| Summary | Lengthy, in full | Synopsis, precis |
| In conclusion | In the beginning, initially | Finally, lastly |
| Intrigue | Bore, disinterest | Interest, be of interest to |
| Consumption | Conservation, abstinence | Using up, use |
| Introduction | Abolition, afterword, appendix | Institution, establishment |