contrary

ˈkɒntrəri
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Translation of contrary from English into Dutch,

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Adjective

1.

nature

opposite in nature or character
  • Their views are contrary to each other.Hun opvattingen zijn tegenstrijdig met elkaar.
2.

logic

inconsistent or contradictory
  • His actions were contrary to his words.Zijn acties waren tegenstrijdig met zijn woorden.
3.

disagreeable behavior

Rare
inclined to disagree or do the opposite
Rare
tegendraads dwars
  • He is known to be contrary just for the sake of argument.Hij staat bekend als tegendraads alleen maar om te argumenteren

Adverb

1.

opposition

in an opposite or unexpected way
  • Contrary to expectations, she arrived early.In tegenstelling tot de verwachtingen kwam ze vroeg aan.
2.

conflict

in conflict with or contravention of
  • The committee acted contrary to its own rules.De commissie handelde in strijd met haar eigen regels.

Noun

1.

opposition

the opposite or reverse of something
  • Her actions were the contrary of her words.Haar acties waren het tegenovergestelde van haar woorden.
2.

logic

TECH.
logical relation where both cannot be true
TECH.
  • In logic, these statements are contraries.In de logica zijn deze uitspraken tegenstrijdigheden.

Expressions with contrary: examples in English and translations in Dutch

integendeel
daarentegen
He wasn't tired. On the contrary, he was full of energy.
tegennatuurlijk
onnatuurlijk
The scientist argued that the experiment was contrary to nature.
in strijd zijn met
The proposal runs contrary to local regulations.
in tegenstelling tot alle schijn
Contrary to all appearances, he was the mastermind behind the plan.
anders dan
Contrary to our plans, it rained all day.
onverwacht
Contrary to all expectation, the team won the final.

Synonyms and analogies of contrary in English

Examples of contrary in a sentence

  • The results were contrary to our expectations.
  • The report's findings were contrary to the initial hypothesis.
  • Her beliefs were contrary to the group's consensus.
  • Her contrary nature made teamwork difficult.
  • Despite his contrary attitude, he was often right.
  • Contrary to his claims, the project was a success.

Translations of "contrary" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb
integendeeladv.

In the contrary, that is just what I find so pleasing.

In integendeel, dat is net wat ik zo prettig vind.

in strijdadv.

If the result is contrary, then you've made a discovery.

Als het resultaat in strijd is, dan heb je een ontdekking gedaan.

Noun
tegendeelnn.

One word... perfect suitable housing is without reproach the contrary.

Een woord... perfect passende huisvesting is zonder verwijt het tegendeel.

tegenstellingnf.

The contrary between poor and rich is here very good visible.

De tegenstelling tussen arm en rijk is hier nog sterk zichtbaar.

Adjective
tegengesteldadj.

I feel my troubles, and they make me contrary.

Ik voel mijn problemen, en zij maken me tegengesteld.

tegenstrijdigadj.

Scientists laughed the conspiracy claim out of court due to overwhelming contrary evidence.

Wetenschappers maakten de complottheorie iets belachelijk wegens overvloedig tegenstrijdig bewijs.

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contrary: Examples and translations in context

That we get to see something is not unimportant-on the contrary.

Dat we iets te zien krijgen is niet onbelangrijk, integendeel.

Dit is contrary, this is a prominent part of your personality.

Integendeel, dit is een prominent onderdeel van uw persoonlijkheid.

In contrary, the series will hardly contain old tracks.

Integendeel zelfs, de reeks bevat amper remixes van oudere platen.

The words have lost none of their relevance, rather the contrary.

De woorden hebben niets aan belang ingeboet, integendeel.

My life will never be the same... just the contrary.

Mijn leven zal nooit meer hetzelfde zijn... integendeel.

I do not find it unreasonable in itself, rather the contrary.

Dit vind ik op zichzelf niet onredelijk, integendeel.

I didn't yet think on giving it up, at the contrary.

Het enthousiasme is me echter nog niet vergaan, integendeel.

In the contrary, that is just what I find so pleasing.

In integendeel, dat is net wat ik zo prettig vind.

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