Translation of contrary into German
Adjective
nature
opposite in nature or character- Their views are contrary to each other.Ihre Ansichten sind gegensätzlich zueinander.
logic
inconsistent or contradictory- His actions were contrary to his words.Seine Handlungen waren widersprüchlich zu seinen Worten.
disagreeable behavior
- 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
opposition
in an opposite or unexpected way- Contrary to expectations, she arrived early.Entgegen den Erwartungen kam sie früh an.
conflict
in conflict with or contravention of- His actions were contrary to the rules.Seine Handlungen standen im Widerspruch zu den Regeln.
Noun
opposition
the opposite or reverse of something- Her actions were the contrary of her words.Ihre Handlungen waren das Gegenteil ihrer Worte.
logic
- In logic, these statements are contraries.In der Logik sind diese Aussagen Gegensätze.
Expressions with contrary: examples in English and translations in German
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.
The weather, contrary to the forecast, was sunny. Her statement was contrary to the evidence presented. The decision was contrary to our expectations. His beliefs were the contrary of popular opinion. The results were the contrary of what we expected. Their views are in contrary to each other. The two theories are contraries in this context.
Translations of "contrary" in Context ordered by category and frequency
Where people come bring their everyday life smile and mood contrary.
Wo die Menschen ihren Alltag noch mit Lächeln und Gemüt entgegen bringen.
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.
Recent finds of nematophytes in Rhynie chert provide contrary evidence.
Neue Funde von Nematophyten im Hornstein von Rhynie liefern Belege gegen diese Deutung.
Surely this is contrary, if you look at it, to all the similar prizes.
Ohne Zweifel steht dies im Widerspruch zu allen ähnlichen Preisen.
However, a deeper look into this phenomenon shows the contrary.
Ein genauerer Blick auf dieses Phänomen zeigt jedoch das Gegenteil.
The point of departure is thus contrary.
Die Ausgangspositionen stehen somit im Widerspruch zueinander.
Brainwashed by years of exposure, she couldn't accept any contrary evidence.
Durch jahrelange Beeinflussung indoktriniert, konnte sie keine gegenteiligen Beweise akzeptieren.
The software requirements in such complex laser systems are contrary.
Die Anforderungen an die Software in solchen anspruchsvollen Lasersystemen sind konträr.
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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