Contrary and Preposterous

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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

Preposterous

Preposterous adjective - Conceived or made without regard for reason or reality.

Contrary and preposterous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Preposterous".
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