contrary

US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri/

・

UK /'kɒntrərɪ/

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adjecitve

  • (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
  • Going against authority, a parent, or the rules

Examples

Contrary to expectations, we didn't have any hold-ups on the journey.

My own experience is completely contrary. The new claim is directly contrary to what was originally stated.