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contrariness
adjective
(con-trary)
being so different as to be at opposite extremes : opposite; also : being opposite to or in conflict with each other
contrariness
adjective
(con-trary)
being not in conformity with what is usual or expected
contrariness
adjective
(con-trary)
unfavorable —used of wind or weather
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