directly contrary

Frequency: 7.511.3 per million words

Highlights a clear and unambiguous opposition.

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Examples (10)

  • The new claim is directly contrary to what was originally stated.
  • His findings were directly contrary to the established scientific consensus.
  • The witness's testimony was directly contrary to the physical evidence presented.
  • Her actions are directly contrary to the values she claims to hold.
  • This new policy runs directly contrary to the company's long-term goals.
  • That approach is directly contrary to the instructions we were given.
  • Building the factory there would be directly contrary to environmental protection laws.
  • Implementing this plan will be directly contrary to our promises to the shareholders.
  • What he proposed seemed logical, but it was in fact directly contrary to common sense.
  • Everything he does is directly contrary to what his parents taught him.