Contrary Synonyms
64 contrary synonyms include opposite, opposing, opposed, contradictory, clashing, conflicting, antithetical, incompatible, irreconcilable, and different. Contrary is an adjective, and its antonyms are compatible and same. Here are some additional synonyms for "contrary" with example sentences.
Another word for Contrary
64 other ways to say contrary.
1. opposed
- reverse
- oppugnant
- opposite
- opposing
- opposed
- irreconcilable
- inconsistent
- incongruous
- incompatible
- differing
- different
- counter
- contrasting
- contradictory
- conflicting
- clashing
- backasswards
- antithetical
- antipathic
2. difficult
- wilful
- wayward
- vexatious
- unreasonable
- unhelpful
- uncooperative
- unaccommodating
- troublesome
- tiresome
- thrawn
- stubborn
- stroppy
- self-willed
- renitent
- refractory
- recalcitrant
- pig-headed
- pervicacious
- perverse
- obstructive
- obstinate
- obdurate
- mulish
- intractable
- headstrong
- froward
- disobliging
- disobedient
- difficult
- cussed
- cross-grained
- contumacious
- contrarious
- capricious
- bull-headed
- bolshie
- bloody-minded
- balky
- awkward
- annoying
3. reverse
Use contrary in a Sentence
contrary to expectations, she succeeded.
His actions were contrary to advice.
Many expect failure; on the contrary, success is likely.
People say the place is expensive; on the contrary, it’s affordable.
Some believe the task is easy; on the contrary, it’s quite difficult.
The results were contrary to predictions.