contrariant

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA

Definition of contrariant word

noun contrariant Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; contradictory. 1

Just one definition for contrariant

Information block about the term

Parts of speech for Contrariant

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Contrariant

contrariant popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

contrariant usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for contrariant

adjective contrariant

contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
clashing — to make a loud, harsh noise: The gears of the old car clashed and grated.
contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.

All 54 Synonyms of contrariant

Antonyms for contrariant

adjective contrariant

consonant — A consonant is a sound such as 'p', 'f', 'n', or 't' which you pronounce by stopping the air flowing freely through your mouth. Compare vowel.
harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
conflicting — clashing; contradictory
peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.

All 19 Antonyms of contrariant

See also

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?