Contrary and Discrepant

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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

Discrepant

Discrepant adjective - Not being in agreement or harmony.
Usage example: widely discrepant conclusions on the impact the real estate development would have on the local environment

Contrary and discrepant are semantically related in disagreeing topic. You can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Discrepant".

Nearby Word: discrepancy
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Discrepant and Contrary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/discrepant
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