Definitions For Contrary

noun

  • A logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
  • Exact opposition
  • A relation of direct opposition
  • Exactly opposite to something else : entirely different from something else
  • Against or opposed to something
  • Not favorable or helpful

adjective

  • In an opposing direction
  • Resistant to guidance or discipline
  • Very opposed in nature or character or purpose
  • Of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

Is Contrary a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
13
Words with Friends
14

The word Contrary is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Contrary in a Sentence

  • The admonition that we should not return hate with hate, but rather with its contrary—love
  • The sisters gave contrary answers: one said “yes” and one said “no.”
  • We had contrary opinions on the issue.
  • Without contrary evidence, the jury will find her guilty.

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