contrary
//ˈkɒntrəri//
Adjective
contraryCanonical form
1
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
The two scientists held contrary views on climate change.
2
perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired
He's being contrary and refusing to cooperate just to annoy us.
Noun
contrariesPlural
1
the opposite or reverse
I thought she would be upset, but on the contrary, she seemed quite pleased.
2
a proposition that is the opposite of another
The contrary of this statement would be that all birds cannot fly.
Adverb
contraryCanonical form
1
in an opposite way or direction; contrarily
The wind was blowing contrary to our direction of travel.