noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being contrary countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a fussy and eccentric disposition wordnet
3. 3
   deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

antagonismantipathybad bloodcollisioncompetitionconflict

Antonyms

All antonyms

acquiescenceagreementcomplianceconformity

Etymology

From contrary + -ness.