contrary

ˈkɒntrəri
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Adjective

1.

nature

opposite in nature or character
  • Their views are contrary to each other.Ihre Ansichten sind gegensätzlich zueinander.
2.

logic

inconsistent or contradictory
  • His actions were contrary to his words.Seine Handlungen waren widersprüchlich zu seinen Worten.
3.

disagreeable behavior

Rare
inclined to disagree or do the opposite
Rare
  • He is known to be contrary just for the sake of argument..Er ist dafür bekannt, nur um des Arguments willen widerspenstig zu sein

Adverb

1.

opposition

in an opposite or unexpected way
entgegen wider Erwarten im Gegensatz
  • Contrary to expectations, she arrived early.Entgegen den Erwartungen kam sie früh an.
2.

conflict

in conflict with or contravention of
  • His actions were contrary to the rules.Seine Handlungen standen im Widerspruch zu den Regeln.

Noun

1.

opposition

the opposite or reverse of something
  • Her actions were the contrary of her words.Ihre Handlungen waren das Gegenteil ihrer Worte.
2.

logic

TECH.
logical relation where both cannot be true
TECH.
  • In logic, these statements are contraries.In der Logik sind diese Aussagen Gegensätze.
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Expressions with contrary: examples in English and translations in German

im Gegenteil
dagegen
He wasn't tired. On the contrary, he was full of energy.
widernatürlich
gegen die Natur
The scientist argued that the experiment was contrary to nature.
im Widerspruch stehen zu
gegen etwas verstoßen
The proposal runs contrary to local regulations.
entgegen allen Anschein
wider Erwarten
Contrary to all appearances, he was the mastermind behind the plan.
entgegen
Contrary to our plans, it rained all day.
völlig unerwartet
entgegen aller Erwartungen
The contrary to all expectation outcome shocked everyone.

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
entgegenadv.

Where people come bring their everyday life smile and mood contrary.

Wo die Menschen ihren Alltag noch mit Lächeln und Gemüt entgegen bringen.

im Gegensatzadv.

In the contrary, light-weight products can be displayed on simple cardboard displays.

Im Gegensatz hierzu können leichte Produkte auf einfachen Karton-Displays präsentiert werden.

gegenadv.

Recent finds of nematophytes in Rhynie chert provide contrary evidence.

Neue Funde von Nematophyten im Hornstein von Rhynie liefern Belege gegen diese Deutung.

im Widerspruchadv.

Surely this is contrary, if you look at it, to all the similar prizes.

Ohne Zweifel steht dies im Widerspruch zu allen ähnlichen Preisen.

Noun
dasGegenteilnn.

However, a deeper look into this phenomenon shows the contrary.

Ein genauerer Blick auf dieses Phänomen zeigt jedoch das Gegenteil.

derWiderspruchnm.

The point of departure is thus contrary.

Die Ausgangspositionen stehen somit im Widerspruch zueinander.

Adjective
gegenteiligadj.

Brainwashed by years of exposure, she couldn't accept any contrary evidence.

Durch jahrelange Beeinflussung indoktriniert, konnte sie keine gegenteiligen Beweise akzeptieren.

konträradj./adv.

The software requirements in such complex laser systems are contrary.

Die Anforderungen an die Software in solchen anspruchsvollen Lasersystemen sind konträr.

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contrary: Examples and translations in context

The analysis is inseparably connected with the contrary procedure of the synthesis.

Die Analyse ist untrennbar verbunden mit dem ihr entgegen gesetzten Verfahren der Synthese.

Meantime our hostess was very flexible, which is contrary was super us.

Zeitlich war unsere Gastgeberin sehr flexibel, was uns super entgegen kam.

Everywhere one looks, an overwhelming rush of colors suggests a contrary.

Wohin das Auge schaut, ein überwältigender Rausch an Farben schlägt einem entgegen.

The hosts were very nice and are all small wish our come contrary.

Die Gastgeberinnen waren sehr nett und sind allen unseren kleinen wünschen entgegen gekommen.

But the fatal logic of capital is just the contrary.

Aber die fatale Logik des Kapitals steht dem entgegen.

Then we whould like to see a detailed application with joy contrary.

Dann sehen wir Ihrer aussagekräftigen Bewerbung mit Freude entgegen.

Now move your hands in contrary directions.

Jetzt bewege deine Hände in jeweils entgegen gesetzte Richtungen.

Security of wireless networks is high, in spite of rumours regarding the contrary.

Die Sicherheit kabelloser Netzwerke ist entgegen vieler Gerüchte sehr hoch.

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