As opposed to, against, and antithetical to are all synonyms for contrary to. In line with and consistent with are these antonyms of contrary to. And here are another 30 synonyms for contrary to.
Contrary to rumors, she stayed calm.
Contrary to plans, he arrived late.
The results were contrary to expectations.
Contrary to advice, they moved forward.
| 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 |
| Work together | Work independently, work against | Collaborate, cooperate |
| 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 |
| Very happy | Very sad, miserable | Ecstatic, elated |
| 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 |
| Relative to | Independent of, unrelated to | In relation to, concerning |
| Confirmed | Unverified, uncertain | Established, long-established |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Trap | Release, free. | Confine, catch |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Contrary | Compatible, same | Opposite, opposing |
| Conclude | Start, begin, commence, open | Finish, end |
| Vary | Agree be static | Differ, be different |
| Considerable | Paltry, minor | Sizeable, substantial |
| Construction | Destruction, demolition | Building, erection |
| Used to | Unaccustomed to, not familiar with | Accustomed to, familiar with |
| 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 |
| Very good | Very bad, poor | Excellent, outstanding |
| 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 |