Gadit

contrary

Definitions (2)
1adjectiveOpposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
The two brothers have contrary opinions on almost everything.
Her actions were contrary to her words, causing confusion.
The weather forecast was contrary to what we experienced today.
2nounA fact or condition incompatible with another; a situation in which two things are opposite or very different.
Despite the evidence to the contrary, he insisted he was right.
The contrary of what she said was true.
He always seems to find the contrary in any argument.
Idioms & expressions
to the contrary, Indicating the opposite of what has been stated or assumed.
contrary to popular belief, Opposite to what is commonly thought or believed.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
contrarius
Word parts
contra (against) + -arius (related to)
Originally meant
opposite, opposed
Background
The word 'contrary' comes from the Latin 'contrarius', which means 'opposite' or 'opposed'. It entered English in the Middle Ages, maintaining its sense of opposition or being against something.