Contrariness: meaning, definitions and examples

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contrariness

 

[ หˆkษ’ntrษ™rinษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior

The quality or state of being contrary; opposition in nature, tendency, or action. It refers to the tendency to oppose or resist the actions or suggestions of others.

Synonyms

obstinacy, opposition, perversity

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her contrariness, always taking the opposite stance in arguments.
  • His contrariness often leads to conflicts with his colleagues.
Context #2 | Noun

character

The quality of being contrary or contradictory in nature; inconsistency or unpredictability. It refers to the state of being difficult to deal with due to unpredictable behavior.

Synonyms

capriciousness, inconsistency, unpredictability

Examples of usage

  • Her contrariness makes it hard to predict how she will react in any given situation.
  • The child's contrariness often frustrates his parents.

Translations

Translations of the word "contrariness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contrariedade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคชเคฐเฅ€เคคเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Widerspenstigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesengajaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะธะปะตะถะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przekornoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€†ใ‚‰ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contrariรฉtรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contrariedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inatรงฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜ํ•ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู†ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protivnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ protireฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅฏน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nasprotovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andstaรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™kslik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contrariedad

Etymology

The word 'contrariness' originated from the Middle English word 'contrarious', which came from the Old French word 'contrarieus', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'contrarius'. Its usage dates back to the 14th century. The concept of contrariness has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting the complexities of human behavior and thought.

See also: contrarily, contrariwise, contrary.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,907, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.