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contrary Meaning in Italian (contrary significato in italiano)

adjectivecontrario
nouncontrario
Sinonimi:oppostodiverso
contrario in English:contrary
Phonetic:contràrio
Plural: contraries
Gender:Maschile
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Il significato di contrary in italiano è contrario. (Di natura, direzione o tendenza opposta, spesso implicando un conflitto o un disaccordo.)

Definitions of Contrary

  1. 1
    adjective
    contrario

    Being opposite in nature, direction, or tendency, often implying a conflict or disagreement.

    Di natura, direzione o tendenza opposta, spesso implicando un conflitto o un disaccordo.

  2. 2
    noun
    contrario

    The exact opposite of something, often used in phrases like 'on the contrary'.

    L'esatto opposto di qualcosa, spesso usato in espressioni come 'al contrario'.

Example Sentences

formal

“His actions were contrary to his stated beliefs.”

Le sue azioni erano contrarie alle sue dichiarate convinzioni.

casual

“On the contrary, I think it's a great idea.”

Al contrario, penso che sia un'ottima idea.

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Synonyms (Sinonimi)

In Italian:

oppostodiverso

Antonyms (Contrari)

In Italian:

favorevoleconforme

Inflected Word Forms

nouncontrarian
adverbcontrarily

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

on the contraryexpression

Used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of one just made.

contrary to popular beliefexpression

Despite what most people think or believe.