Contrary and Demanding

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Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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Demanding and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Demanding" instead an adjective "Contrary".

Demanding adjective - Requiring much time, effort, or careful attention.

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Contrary and demanding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Demanding".

Nearby Words: demand, demanded, demandant

Contrary to popular belief, the Aztecs ran one of these, ruling through client kings, and demanding tribute, rather than obeisance, from those states they had defeated in battle.

Source: Hegemonic Empire
Contrary to Davis' concerns, her love for him actually increases when she discovers he's a living creature, referring to him as her "baby." She grows horrified and angry when he returns home visibly injured after the fight against Jachomon, demanding to know what the Digidestined did to him.

Source: Fanfic / Digimon 02 The Story We Never Told

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