Fame, if not double-faced, is double mouthed,
And with contrary blast proclaims most deeds.
Milton.
The doctrine of the earth's motion appeared to be contrary to the sacred Scripture.
Whewell.
3. Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; as, a contrary disposition; a contrary child.
4. (Logic) Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy each other; as, contrary propositions.
Contrary motion (Mus.), the progression of parts in opposite directions, one ascending, the other descending.
Syn. -- Adverse; repugnant; hostile; inimical; discordant; inconsistent.
Con"tra*ry, n.; pl. Contraries (&?;). 1. A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.
No contraries hold more antipathy
Than I and such a knave.
Shak.