contrary in Persian
مخالف moxâlef
UK/ˈkɒntɹəɹi//ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/
contrary in Persian: مخالف (moxâlef), جدکاره (jodkâre). In English, contrary means opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
Persian words for contrary
- opposed
- مخالف moxâlef, جدکاره jodkâre
English meaning of contrary
- adjective Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
- adjective Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
- adjective Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
- adverb Contrarily.
contrary in a sentence
- a contrary disposition; a contrary child
- I never act contrary to my principles.
Synonyms of contrary
- against the grain
- at cross purposes
- contradictory
- contrariant
- counter
- disagreeable
- opposed
- opposing
- refractory
- witherward
- contrarious
- cross
contrary in other languages
Questions about contrary in Persian
- What is the meaning of contrary in Persian?
- Contrary in Persian is مخالف (moxâlef), جدکاره (jodkâre).
- معنی contrary چیست؟
- Contrary: مخالف (moxâlef), جدکاره (jodkâre).
- What does contrary mean in English?
- Contrary means opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
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