Con·tra·ry a.
 1. Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse; as, contrary winds.
    And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me.   --Lev. xxvi. 21.
    We have lost our labor; they are gone a contrary way.   --Shak.
 2. Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent.
 Fame, if not double-faced, is double mouthed,
 And with contrary blast proclaims most deeds.   --Milton.
    The doctrine of the earth's motion appeared to be contrary to the sacred Scripture.   --Whewell.
 3. Given to opposition; perverse; forward; wayward; as, a contrary disposition; a contrary child.
 4. Logic Affirming the opposite; so opposed as to destroy each other; as, contrary propositions.
 Contrary motion Mus., the progression of parts in opposite directions, one ascending, the other descending.
 Syn: -- Adverse; repugnant; hostile; inimical; discordant; inconsistent.