(usually of children) behaving badly; choosing to do or say the opposite of what is expected She was such a contrary child—it was impossible to please her. see also contrary1
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NAmE//ˈkɑnˌtrɛrəli//, NAmE//kənˈtrɛrəli//
adverb NAmE//ˈkɑnˌtrɛrinəs//, NAmE//kənˈtrɛrinəs//
noun [uncountable]See contrary in the Oxford Advanced Learner's DictionaryCheck pronunciation: contrary