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Synonyms for contrariety

  • noun

Most common

difference discrepancy inconsistency antipathy opposition contrast distinction disagreement

All synonyms

Noun

discrepancy, inconsistency, antipathy, difference, opposition, contrast, distinction, disagreement, hostility, contradiction, clashing, antagonism, repugnance, variance, discord, enmity, dissimilarity, oppugnance dated

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    Opposition or contrariness; cross-purposes, marked contrast.

Forms

Plural
contrarieties → discrepancies, inconsistencies, antipathies, differences…

Example sentences

  • difference It won't make any difference whichever you choose.
  • discrepancy I can't think of an explanation for the discrepancy.
  • inconsistency Many languages have a lot of inconsistency.
  • antipathy I experienced a feeling of antipathy towards the speaker.
  • opposition The plan met with opposition from the inhabitants.
  • contrast The contrast between the two ideas is very marked.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
contrarietysteady
differencesteady
discrepancyfalling
inconsistencysteady
antipathysteady
oppositionsteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters
enmity3
7 letters
discord2
8 letters
contrast2, variance3, clashing2
9 letters
hostility4, antipathy4
10 letters
difference3, opposition4, antagonism5, repugnance, oppugnance
11 letters
distinction3, discrepancy4
12 letters
disagreement4
13 letters
contradiction4, inconsistency5, dissimilarity6

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (enmity3 = 3 syllables).