contrary to

ˈkɒntrɛri tu
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Translation of contrary to into German,

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Preposition

1.

unexpected

differently from what was expected or planned
  • Contrary to our plans, it rained all day.Entgegen unseren Plänen regnete es den ganzen Tag.
2.

conflict

in conflict with a rule or principle
  • The decision was contrary to company policy.Die Entscheidung war im Widerspruch zu den Unternehmensrichtlinien.

Adjective

1.

conflicting

in conflict with
  • His beliefs are contrary to the established norms.Seine Überzeugungen stehen im Widerspruch zu den etablierten Normen.
2.

opposition

opposite in nature or character
  • Her actions were contrary to her words.Ihre Handlungen waren entgegengesetzt zu ihren Worten.
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Expressions with contrary to: examples in English and translations in German

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.
völlig unerwartet
entgegen aller Erwartungen
The contrary to all expectation outcome shocked everyone.
entgegen aller Erwartungen
wider Erwarten
Contrary to all expectations, the team won the game.
entgegen der landläufigen Meinung
anders als allgemein angenommen
Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.

Synonyms and analogies of contrary to in English

Examples of contrary to in a sentence

  • Contrary to predictions, the stock market rose.
  • His actions were contrary to the agreement.
  • This behavior is contrary to our values.
  • Her actions were contrary to her words.
  • The new policy is contrary to our values.
  • His beliefs were contrary to the popular opinion.

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

Adverb / Other
entgegenprep.

His reaction to the news was oddly subdued, contrary to my expectations.

Seine Reaktion auf die Nachricht war erstaunlich zurückhaltend, entgegen meiner Erwartungen.

gegenprep.

Those who praise it and advertise it often speak contrary to their conscience.

Diejenigen, die sie loben und proklamieren, sprechen oft gegen ihr Gewissen.

im Widerspruch zuadv.

Show me where I'm living contrary to your word.

Zeige mir, wo ich im Widerspruch zu deinem Wort lebe.

anders alsprep.

He lived contrary to expectations, choosing adventure over security.

Er lebte anders als erwartet und wählte das Abenteuer statt der Sicherheit.

widerprep.

Many things have happened contrary to the wishes and plans of governments.

Viele Dinge sind wider den Wünschen und Plänen der Regierungen geschehen.

Adjective
entgegengesetztadj.

Plastic panels and conventional wallpaper are contrary to the peculiarities of the style.

Plastiktafeln und herkömmliche Tapeten sind den Eigenheiten des Stils entgegengesetzt.

gegensätzlich zuadj.

Unfortunately contrary to what Francis reported, crowd chants are still present.

Bedauerlicherweise, gegensätzlich zu dem was Francis erzählte, gibt es Fangesänge immer noch.

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contrary to: Examples and translations in context

Anyone who behaves contrary to these influences will damage his liver.

Wer sich entgegen diesen Einflüssen verhält, wird seine Leber schädigen.

The place is quiet, but that was contrary to our wishes.

Der Ort ist eher ruhig, das kam aber unseren Wünschen entgegen.

Deposition can be learned, contrary to the assertion of skeptics.

Die Ablagerung kann entgegen der Behauptung von Skeptikern erlernt werden.

The new policy was contrary to expectations, leading to a decrease in productivity.

Die neue Richtlinie führte entgegen aller Erwartungen zu einem Rückgang der Produktivität.

They try it and are often successful, contrary to all forecasts.

Sie probieren es und sind oft, entgegen aller Prognosen, erfolgreich.

Thus, the downward trend of recent months continued contrary to expectations.

Damit setzte sich der Abwärtstrend der jüngsten Monate entgegen den Erwartungen fort.

And, contrary to my expectations, I liked it very much.

Und dass es mir entgegen meinen Erwartungen sehr gut gefallen hat.

A lax national policy is therefore contrary to the spirit of solidarity.

Eine lasche nationale Politik verstößt somit gegen den Geist der Solidarität.

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