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Open English Wordnet Nouns (n) reverse , contrary , opposite a relation of direct opposition “we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true”
(n) contrary exact opposition “public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty”
(n) contrary a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
Adjectives (s) contrary very opposed in nature or character or purpose “acts contrary to our code of ethics” ,
“the facts point to a contrary conclusion”
(s) contrary of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false “`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms”
(s) contrary , obstinate , perverse , wayward resistant to guidance or discipline “Mary Mary quite contrary” ,
“an obstinate child with a violent temper” ,
“a perverse mood” ,
“wayward behavior”
(s) adverse , contrary in an opposing direction “adverse currents” ,
“a contrary wind”