contrary
intermediateB2/ˈkɒntrəri/ · con-trar-y
Opposed or contrary in nature or position.
Meanings
Opposed or contrary in nature or position.
نظریے یا حیثیت میں مخالف یا متضاد ہونا۔
مخالف
mukhālif
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- contrary opinions
- contrary evidence
- on the contrary
Example Sentences
Their views on the matter were quite contrary.
اس معاملے پر ان کے خیالات مکمل طور پر مخالف تھے۔
Is ma'amele par un ke khayalat mukammal tor par mukhālif the.
The actions of the government are contrary to public opinion.
حکومت کے اقدامات عوامی رائے کے مخالف ہیں۔
Hakoomat ke iqdamāt aawāmī raye ke mukhālif hain.
On the contrary, it brought them closer together.
اس کے برعکس، اس نے انہیں قریب تر کیا۔
Is ke bar'aks, is ne unhein qareeb tar kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'contrast' to remember 'contrary' as it signifies opposition.
Visualize two opposing arrows pointing in opposite directions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ ہو مخالفت زخم دل کی زبان سے، کہ عشق کی تبلیغ تو ہر دل کرے ہے۔
Na ho mukhālifat zakhm dil ki zabān se, Ke ishq ki tablīgh to har dil kare hai.
Do not oppose the wounds of the heart with your tongue, For love's proclamation every heart is destined to make.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مخالف ہوا تو کبھی مجھ کو شک نہیں ہوا
Mukhālif hawa to kabhī mujh ko shak nahin hua
When opposed, I have never doubted.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "contrarius" — opposed
First known use: 14th century
The word 'contrary' has evolved from Middle English and Old French roots, coming originally from Latin.