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In a manner that is contradictory or in opposition to
“It has been said that today's print culture is in decline, but contrarily, the book industry has grown in the late twentieth century.”
In a way that is different to anyone else's
“In fact, several influential commentators offer a contrary assessment that links globalization to new forms of cultural expression.”
In the opposite direction or in opposition to
In an unfavorable manner
Adverb for perversely inclined to disagree or to do the opposite of what is expected or desired
“Sometimes, I think he arbitrarily disagrees with me just to be contrary.”
Adverb for tending to misbehave or act badly or childishly
“In the opera, a contrary child protagonist has a tantrum when his mother asks him if he has done his homework.”
In a contrary manner
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