Synonym Dictionary

The direct opposite of something.

Likely to cause disagreement, or inclined to argue.

Contrary to what intuition or ordinary expectation suggests.

Disagreement with an opinion, decision, or position held by others.

Acting contrary to professed beliefs while presenting oneself as principled.

Stubbornly unwilling to change despite reasons or persuasion.

Seeming contradictory or contrary to expectation, sometimes while expressing a valid insight.

Deliberately contrary to what is expected or reasonable; also contrary in an unexpected way.

Absurd or contrary to reasonable judgment.

To answer an argument with opposing reasons or evidence.

Moving backward or returning to a less developed or less desirable condition.

Done intentionally; also stubbornly determined to follow one's own wishes.