totally contrary

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Emphasizes a complete and utter opposition.

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Examples (10)

  • His findings were totally contrary to all previous research.
  • The defendant's testimony was totally contrary to the evidence presented.
  • Her actions are totally contrary to the values she claims to hold.
  • This new theory is totally contrary to the established laws of physics.
  • The proposed policy is totally contrary to the company's long-term goals.
  • What he did was totally contrary to everything he had promised me.
  • His explanation seems totally contrary to common sense.
  • Although she smiled, her expression was totally contrary to the anger she must have felt.
  • Their business practices are totally contrary to any sense of ethical responsibility.
  • Implementing this plan would be totally contrary to our commitment to sustainability.