contrary

Definitions

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Stubbornly willful or disobedient.

A fact or condition incompatible with another.

Examples

Contrary to popular belief, the earth is not flat.

He decided to act contrary to his father's wishes.

Synonyms

opposing conflicting contradictory adverse obstinate perverse stubborn

Antonyms

agreeable compatible consistent harmonious compliant cooperative favorable