Contrary
Contrary adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.
Usage example: a contrary child who wouldn't behave
Restive and contrary are semantically related in antagonistic topic. In some cases you can use "Restive" instead an adjective "Contrary".
Restive
Restive adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: the restive horse threw its head and refused to move when the rider urged it forward
Contrary and restive are semantically related in impatient topic. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Restive".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obstinate and contrary
- obstinate and restive
- stubborn and contrary
- stubborn and restive
- defiant and contrary
- defiant and restive
- perverse and contrary
- perverse and restive
- refractory and contrary
- refractory and restive
- balky and contrary
- balky and restive
- unmanageable and contrary
- unmanageable and restive
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Restive and Contrary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/restive
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