contrarious

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(kən trer′ē əs)

adjective

Now Chiefly Dial. contrary; esp., perverse

Origin: ME < ML contrariosus < L contrarius

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adjective
Perverse; inimical.

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  • con·trarˈi·ous·ly adverb

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