Contrary


Synonyms for contrary
adj antagonistic; opposite

inimical
conflicting
antithetical
hostile
negative
adverse
contradictory
inconsistent
discordant
opposed
converse

reverse
counter
nonconformist
antipodal
refractory
dissident
antipathetic
balky
clashing
contumacious
diametric

froward
headstrong
insubordinate
intractable
nonconforming
obstinate
ornery
perverse
rebellious
recalcitrant
restive

stubborn
unruly
wayward
antipodean
wrongheaded
paradoxical
recusant
anti
contrariant
dissentient

Antonyms for contrary

friendly
kind
harmonious
agreeing
similar
conforming

accommodating
alike
homogeneous
like
obliging
agreeable

consistent
equal
same
concordant
correspondent

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