contrariety (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈtrærəti/

Definition

A state of being contradictory or opposite; a difference or opposition between two things.

Examples

• There was a clear contrariety between his words and his actions.

• The experiment showed a contrariety in the results obtained under different conditions.

• He seemed to delight in contrariety, always taking the opposite view.

Synonyms of contrariety

Words with a similar meaning to contrariety:

• opposition
• contradiction
• inconsistency
• antithesis

Antonyms of contrariety

Words with the opposite meaning to contrariety:

• agreement
• consistency
• concord

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