contrarious
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for contrarious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Inclined to oppose, resist or argue with others.
Synonyms
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.
Antonyms
Etymology
Formed from contrary and -ous; the word came into English via Middle English contrarious, from Old French contrarious, from Late Latin contrāriōsus.
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