contrary
con-trar-y / kŏn-trĕr-ē
adjective 1. against, opposed to Extreme positions are not succeeded by moderate ones, but by contrary extreme positions. Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900 2. purposefully disagreeable When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. Confucius, 551-479 BC 3. unfavorable, bad When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. Peter Marshall, 1902-1949 noun 4. an opposite Etiquette requires the presumption of good until the contrary is proved. Emily Post, 1872 - 1960 adverb 5. against, opposed to …To live contrary to one's reason is a most intolerable state, and all men of our time are in such a state. Leo Tolstoy, 1828-1910