English Dictionary

contrary

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/

形容詞

Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse. / Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent. / Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.

日本語の意味

反対の、逆の（例：方向や性質が逆の場合） / 矛盾している、一貫性がない / 反抗的で気まぐれ、意固地な

Despite popular belief, her actions were contrary to what she had promised.

一般的な見解とは異なり、彼女の行動は約束したこととは逆だった。

意味（1）

Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

contrary winds

意味（2）

Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.

Galileo [Galilei]'s zeal for his opinions soon led him again to bring the question under the notice of the Pope, and the result was a declaration of the Inquisition that the doctrine of the earth's motion appeared to be contrary to the sacred scripture.

意味（3）

Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.

a contrary disposition; a contrary child

more contrary （ comparative ）

most contrary （ superlative ）