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CEFR B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Contrary

Definition

Completely different from what is expected or from what someone else thinks or says; opposite in opinion or nature.

Example Sentences

1The new employee had a contrary view on the company's marketing strategy.
2Is it true that the weather forecast was contrary to what actually happened?
3She had a contrary opinion about the film, thinking it was boring.
4If you have a contrary idea, please share it with the group.
5The results were contrary to our expectations, so we need to re-evaluate the data.

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