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contrary

/ˈkɒntrəri/

adjective

zıt, ters

Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

  • The result was contrary to expectations.
  • He took the contrary view.
  • Contrary evidence emerged.
  • The experimental results were contrary to the hypothesis that increased temperature would slow down the chemical reaction rate.
  • Historical evidence presents a contrary narrative to popular beliefs about technological progress during the early industrial period.
  • Contrary opinions among committee members delayed the approval of new curriculum guidelines for several months.
noun

aksi, zıddı

The opposite.

  • On the contrary, I completely agree.
  • I expected rain, but the contrary happened.