Adjective
1. very opposed in nature or character or purpose;
"acts contrary to our code of ethics""the facts point to a contrary conclusion"2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false;
"`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"3. resistant to guidance or discipline;
"Mary Mary quite contrary""an obstinate child with a violent temper""a perverse mood""wayward behavior"4. in an opposing direction;
"adverse currents""a contrary wind"