CONTRARY

8 letters 13 Scrabble points /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/

Definition of CONTRARY

noun
  1. The opposite.

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

Related words: witherward
verb
  1. To oppose; to frustrate.

  2. To impugn.

  3. To contradict (someone or something).

adjective
  1. Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

    "contrary winds"

  2. Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.

    "What may be "politically correct" could be contrary to the teachings of Jesus."

  3. Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.

    "a contrary disposition; a contrary child"

adverb
  1. Contrarily

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters C O N T R A R Y
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 13 points

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