contrary [ˈkɒntrərɪ] adjective 1. [opposing] contrary (to sthg) contrario ( f contraria) (a qc) 2. [kənˈtreərɪ] [stubborn] ostinato ( f ostinata) contrary [ˈkɒntrərɪ] noun contrario m on the contrary al contrario to the contrary di segno opposto contrary to preposition contrariamente a