contrary to

preposition

: in conflict with : despite

contrary to orders, he set out alone

Examples of contrary to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This led them to conclude that the bodies had been placed in the river intentionally, contrary to previous theories arguing that they had been moved by powerful tides. —Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025

Meantime, contrary to Venezuelan opposition hopes that Trump would strengthen U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, the U.S. president has not revoked Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela. —Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2025

And contrary to the claims of many activists, the preferences of the Palestinian people are not always congruent with the demands of Palestinian nationalism. —Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for contrary to

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup