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contrary
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1
being as different as possible<the other jurors seemed sure the defendant was guilty, but I came to the contrary conclusion>— see opposite
2
engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior<a contrary child who wouldnʼt behave>— see naughty
3
given to resisting authority or another's control<the contrary soldier is facing a court-martial for insubordination>— see disobedient
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