[ˈkɒntrəri], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
(e.g: he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal)

- perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired
(e.g: she is sulky and contrary where her work is concerned)


Phrases:
- contrary to
- on the contrary
- to the contrary

Origin:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French contrarie, from Latin contrarius, from contra ‘against’

[ˈkɒntrəri], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the opposite
(e.g: an Act applies only to the United Kingdom unless the contrary is expressed)

- a contrary proposition


Phrases:
- contrary to
- on the contrary
- to the contrary

Origin:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French contrarie, from Latin contrarius, from contra ‘against’