Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.
Resistant to guidance or discipline.
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Examples for "contrary "
Examples for "contrary "
1 He said the Government would present a scientific opinion to the contrary .
2 But most of the empirical evidence thus far points to the contrary .
3 Not that debate on this issue should be suppressed, quite the contrary .
4 But political conditions have a tendency of changing unannounced - and contrary to reason.
5 Quite the contrary , he listened to every word with the greatest concern.
1 In fact, at the time, I thought he was simply being obstinate .
2 The contest was obstinate , and terminated in the death of the challenger.
3 She was not wilful; she was not obstinate ; she gave him affection.
4 Now they thought her obstinate refusal was a result of Scobie's influence.
5 On this issue the dispute in the convention was obstinate and irreconcilable.
1 Perhaps the biggest alterations involve the health conditions of the wayward lovers.
2 And he almost did, despite a wayward drive, and the short approach.
3 Homeowner associations typically have the right to place liens against wayward residents.
4 She was fourteen at this time; altogether exquisite and charming and wayward .
5 I have been wayward at times; I beg pardon of you all.
1 Yes; at this headstrong council; and I have seen him since; alone.
2 A headstrong approach will almost definitely rub others up the wrong way!
3 These details exhibit in the boy the headstrong independence of the man.
4 The headstrong young woman persisted in exhibiting the utmost contempt for her.
5 A month later the headstrong galloper won by 15 lengths at Punchestown.
6 I still think it was a headstrong risk, but-hey-you showed me up.
7 True, he's better known as a level-headed host than a headstrong controversialist.
8 My brother is hot and fiery; Mr Chatterton is rash and headstrong .
9 To the minds of the questioners this headstrong conduct savored of pride.
10 And yet there is not a more headstrong nun in our community.
11 He was about thirty; brave, but of a headstrong and violent disposition.
12 Bringing these two impulsive and headstrong leaders together was a remarkable achievement.
13 Another time, stand firm and help Jill to control her headstrong will.
14 The headstrong woman was running a risk which renewed all my anxieties.
15 Nicholas came to the camp to make things worse by headstrong interference.
16 The self-willed, headstrong man will likely have the toughest time of any.
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