Contrary:

Adjective:

1. Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
2. Perversely inclined to disagree or do the opposite of what is expected.

Noun:

1. The opposite.
2. A contradictory statement or act.

Prepositions:

• “To” (contrary to something)
• “Of” (contrary of something)

Collocations:

• Contrary to popular belief/opinion/expectation, contrary to law/regulation, contrary winds.

Example Sentences:

1. Her actions are contrary to her usual behavior.
2. The results of the experiment were contrary to expectations.
3. Contrary to popular belief, cats can be trained.
4. His decision is contrary to company policy.
5. She argued that his statement was contrary to the evidence.
6. The ruling was contrary to the spirit of the law.
7. Despite her contrary nature, she was well-liked by her colleagues.
8. The weather is acting contrary to the forecast.
9. He always takes a contrary position in debates.
10. The cat’s behavior was contrary to its owner’s expectations.
11. Contrary to what you may think, I enjoy working late.
12. Her opinion is contrary to the prevailing wisdom on the subject.
13. The politician’s stance is contrary to public opinion.
14. His behavior is contrary to the rules of the organization.
15. Contrary winds delayed their journey across the ocean.
16. The judge’s ruling was contrary to the expectations of the prosecution.
17. Contrary to what he promised, he did not show up for the meeting.
18. The proposal is contrary to the principles of environmental conservation.
19. Despite his contrary nature, he is usually right about these things.
20. The company’s decision is contrary to industry standards.
21. Contrary to what you heard, I did not resign from my job.
22. Her actions were contrary to the advice she had been given.
23. The report’s findings were contrary to previous studies on the topic.
24. His behavior seems contrary to his stated intentions.
25. Contrary to their hopes, the team did not win the championship.
26. The conclusion drawn was contrary to the facts presented.
27. Contrary to expectations, the project was completed ahead of schedule.
28. The decision is contrary to the interests of the shareholders.
29. The artist’s style is deliberately contrary to traditional norms.
30. Contrary winds made sailing difficult that afternoon.
31. Her opinion is contrary to the majority view on the committee.
32. The ruling was contrary to the principles of justice.
33. Contrary to his promises, he did not support the proposal.
34. The judge’s decision was contrary to the legal precedent.
35. His argument is contrary to the evidence presented.
36. Contrary to what you may believe, I am not interested in the job.
37. Her behavior seems contrary to her usual demeanor.
38. The team’s strategy is contrary to conventional tactics.
39. Contrary winds forced them to change their sailing route.
40. The policy change is contrary to the expectations of the employees.
41. Contrary to their fears, the new law did not affect them negatively.
42. His reaction was contrary to what I had anticipated.
43. The ruling was contrary to the principles of fairness.
44. Her behavior was contrary to the rules of the organization.
45. Contrary to what she expected, the meeting was productive.
46. His actions were contrary to his professed beliefs.
47. The decision was contrary to the advice given by experts.
48. Contrary to popular belief, the economy is showing signs of improvement.
49. The ruling was contrary to the spirit of the law.
50. His stance is contrary to the values of the community.