Contrary
Opposed
Synonyms Opposite, opposed, clashing, antithetical, irreconcilable, differing, inconsistent, reverse, backasswards, antipathic, opposing, contradictory, conflicting, incompatible, different, contrasting, incongruous, counter, and oppugnant.
Difficult
Synonyms Perverse, difficult, unhelpful, disobliging, unreasonable, tiresome, vexatious, recalcitrant, wilful, self-willed, wayward, stubborn, obdurate, pig-headed, intractable, cussed, bolshie, balky, contumacious, pervicacious, awkward, uncooperative, obstructive, unaccommodating, troublesome, annoying, disobedient, refractory, headstrong, capricious, cross-grained, obstinate, mulish, bull-headed, thrawn, bloody-minded, stroppy, froward, renitent, and contrarious.
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Example Sentences
Contrary to expectations, she succeeded.
His actions were contrary to advice.
The results were contrary to predictions.
Contrary opinions sparked lively debates.
