contrariant
9 synonyms for contrariant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Opposing or working against something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English contrariaunt, from Old French contrariant, from Late Latin contrāriāns, the present participle of contrāriō.
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