adj
contrarious
Contrarious (adj) means tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue.
adj
1
Tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue.
2
Harmful, vexatious.
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Etymology
From contrary + -ous, from Middle English contrarious, from Old French contrarious, from Late Latin contrāriōsus.
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What is the meaning of contrarious?
"contrarious" (adj) means tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue.
What are the different meanings of contrarious?
"contrarious" has 2 main meanings: 1. Tending to counter, oppose, resist, argue; 2. Harmful, vexatious.