contrary in WordNet English dictionary

1. in an opposing direction
   "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"
   adverse  contrary 
   
2. of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false
   "`hot' and `cold' are contrary terms"
   contrary 
   
3. very opposed in nature or character or purpose
   "acts contrary to our code of ethics"; "the facts point to a contrary conclusion"
   contrary 
   
4. resistant to guidance or discipline
   "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
   contrary  obstinate  perverse  wayward 
   

1. exact opposition
   "public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty"
   contrary 
   
2. a relation of direct opposition
   "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
   reverse  contrary  opposite 
   
3. a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false
   contrary