Contrary and Resolved

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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

Resolved

Resolved adjective - Fully committed to achieving a goal.

Contrary and resolved are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Resolved".

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Frontier Wolf He accompanies them on the warpath and when the feud seems resolved, tries to inspire them to fight on after nightfall, contrary to their custom.
  • Series / House Thinking Cuddy is coming, he says "I did it all by myself, Mommy" after he'd resolved a case without help (contrary to her instructions).
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