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contrary meaning in Kannada

ಮಾರು māru

UK/ˈkɒntɹəɹi//ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/

contrary in Kannada: ಮಾರು (māru). In English, contrary means opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

Kannada words for contrary

opposed
ಮಾರು māru

English meaning of contrary

  1. adjective Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
  2. adjective Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
  3. adjective Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
  4. adverb Contrarily.

Full definition of contrary

contrary in a sentence

  • a contrary disposition; a contrary child
  • I never act contrary to my principles.

Synonyms of contrary

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Questions about contrary in Kannada

What is the meaning of contrary in Kannada?
Contrary in Kannada is ಮಾರು (māru).
contrary ಪದದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಅರ್ಥ ಏನು?
Contrary: ಮಾರು (māru).
What does contrary mean in English?
Contrary means opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.

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