Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contrariety
noun
/ˌkɒntrəˈraɪəti/
Definition
The quality or state of being contrary; opposition.
Examples
- There was a contrariety of opinions among the committee members.
- His actions showed a contrariety to his stated beliefs.
- The contrariety of the weather made it difficult to plan the outdoor event.
Meaning
Contrariety refers to a situation where two or more things are in opposition or conflict with each other.
Synonyms
- opposition
- conflict
- discrepancy
- inconsistency
- contradiction
