1. the state of being contrary or opposite in nature, direction, or meaning
Usage: formal
2. something that is contrary or opposite
Usage: formal

Examples

• The contrariety between his words and actions was obvious to everyone.
• There seemed to be a fundamental contrariety in her philosophy.
• The contrariety of their opinions made compromise difficult.
• He was struck by the contrariety between the peaceful setting and the violent history.
• The contrariety of evidence presented by both sides confused the jury.
• Her behavior showed a strange contrariety to her usual cheerful nature.