Meaning & use
Contrariness
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A tendency to be stubbornly opposed to or different from what is expected or from prevailing opinion.
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His sheer contrariness led him to argue against a plan he actually agreed with.
The toddler's contrariness meant she refused nearly everything offered to her.
A note on using this word
Contrariness can be a charming independent streak or a frustrating obstacle, depending on the context and degree.
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