Clues for the word "CONTRARY"

We've had 9 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 15 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Daily Cryptic crossword on July 01, 2026.

Definition of contrary

a. - Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds.
a. - Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent.
a. - Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; as, a contrary disposition; a contrary child.
a. - Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy each other; as, contrary propositions.
n. - A thing that is of contrary or opposite qualities.
n. - An opponent; an enemy.
n. - the opposite; a proposition, fact, or condition incompatible with another; as, slender proofs which rather show the contrary. See Converse, n., 1.
n. - See Contraries.