Contrary

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters

Definition of Contrary

noun

The opposite.
One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.

verb

To oppose; to frustrate.
To impugn.
To contradict (someone or something).
To do the opposite of (someone or something).
To act inconsistently or perversely; to act in opposition to.

adjective

Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
"contrary winds"
Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
"What may be "politically correct" could be contrary to the teachings of Jesus."
Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
"a contrary disposition; a contrary child"

adverb

Contrarily

Anagrams of Contrary

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "contrary":

7-LETTER WORDS

carroty carryon

6-LETTER WORDS

aroynt cantor carrot carton contra craton crayon notary rancor rotary trocar

5-LETTER WORDS

acorn actor atony canto canty carny carry corny cotan crony cyano cyton narco octan racon+4 more

4-LETTER WORDS

arco arty cant carn carr cart coat cony corn cory cyan narc nary nota orca+3 more

Related Word Patterns

CO...Words starting with "co"...RYWords ending with "ry"All 8-letter words Unscramble "contrary"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

witherward

Rhyming Words

abhenry ablutionary abolitionary accessary accessory accretionary accusatory acidimetry actinometry actuary additory adjudicatory adjuratory admonitory adulatory+5 more

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