seem contrary

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

Suggests that something appears to be in opposition, without stating it as a fact.

contraryVERBS + contrary

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Examples (10)

  • It seems contrary to common sense to do that.
  • His actions often seem contrary to his professed beliefs.
  • The new regulation seems contrary to the spirit of the original law.
  • Her quiet demeanor seemed contrary to the fierce competitor she was on the court.
  • At first, the conclusion seems contrary to the evidence, but a closer look reveals the logic.
  • Doesn't it seem contrary to the principles of freedom to limit free speech?
  • The decision to cut funding seems contrary to the organization's goals of expansion.
  • While it may seem contrary to intuition, resting more can actually improve productivity.
  • The sudden change in his testimony seemed entirely contrary to what he had stated earlier.
  • The plan to build a highway through the park seems contrary to environmental protection efforts.