Contrary and Tardy

Contrary

Contrary adjective - Being as different as possible.

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

Tardy

Tardy adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Contrary and tardy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrary" instead an adjective "Tardy".

Nearby Words: tardily, tardiness
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Tardy and Contrary. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/tardy
Contrary & Tardy. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/tardy>.
Tardy or Contrary. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrary/tardy.
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