Entry Word: contrary

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 being as different as possible <the other jurors seemed sure the defendant was guilty, but I came to the contrary conclusion> — see opposite
2 engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior <a contrary child who wouldnʼt behave> — see naughty
3 given to resisting authority or another's control <the contrary soldier is facing a court-martial for insubordination> — see disobedient