1
as in rebellion
refusal to obey
cursed the contrariness of her beloved mutt when it refused to come back inside the house
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as in opposition
the quality or state of being as different as possible
a contrariness between his professed altruism and his blatant selfishness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrariness
Noun
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Those early bands played a range of styles, though, in a touch of rebellion, stayed away from country at first.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Paired with flowing boho dresses, long coats, or pencil skirts, these boots become a symbol of attitude and rebellion.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Thanks to Republican opposition, Congress has not approved a new minimum wage law since 2007.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
29 July 2025
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Germany’s wingers, Klara Buhl and Jule Brand, were hugely exciting but not decisive against strong opposition.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Noun
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For many women, something as simple as buying a bikini becomes an act of defiance.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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When his latest work is once again denied permission by the Ministry of Culture, the censorship pushes him to the edge of defiance.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Instead, that polarity motif is more thrillingly captured when Eve fends off a flamethrower with a fire hose.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The polarity of opinion led to infighting in the stands on that final Sunday and a fractured support existing between apathy and rage ever since.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Find common ground with others, and confront disrespect appropriately. 4.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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No disrespect to Lafferty, who at times has been great at his role, but to call this outcome anything but disappointing is an understatement.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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“Contrariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrariness. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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