Contrary
Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.
Particular and contrary are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Particular" instead an adjective "Contrary".
Particular
Particular adjective - Hard to please.
Contrary and particular are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Particular".
How words are described
| little | little contrary | little particular |
Both words in one sentence
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However, contrary to popular belief, authentic jesters did not always wear this particular hat.
Source: Happy Harlequin Hat -
The Taliban was notorious for banning any work of art, considering it contrary to the values of their particular brand of Islam.
Source: Banned in China - One in particular stands out: At the climax of Escape From Ironheart, it appeared for a few DMs that Azguloth had been released despite the PCs level best efforts to ensure the contrary.
Source: Roleplay / Ironheart Trilogy
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