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Topic: Beliefs

contradictor

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktə/

KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktər/

noun

Definition: A person who says the opposite of what someone else has said, often to challenge or dispute their statement.

Example: During the debate, she played the role of a contradicter, questioning every point made by her opponent.

contradictory

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/

KK: /kɒntrəˈdɪktəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is in conflict or disagreement with itself or another statement.

Example: His actions were contradictory to his words, making it hard to trust him.

noun

Definition: A statement or idea that is in conflict with another, making it impossible for both to be true at the same time.

Example: The two statements were contradictory, as one claimed it was raining while the other said it was sunny.

contrarian

IPA: /kənˈtrɛəriən/

KK: /kənˈtrɛriən/

noun

Definition: A person who opposes or takes a different view from the majority, often in a deliberate way.

Example: As a contrarian, she often invested in stocks that others were avoiding.

contrarianism

IPA: /kənˈtrɛəriənɪzəm/

KK: /kənˈtrɛəriənˌɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The beliefs and actions of someone who often opposes or disagrees with the majority opinion.

Example: His contrarianism made him unpopular in the group, as he always challenged the common views.

contrariety

IPA: /kənˈtrɛrɪti/

KK: /kɒnˈtrɛrɪti/

noun

Definition: A situation or condition where two things are opposite or different from each other.

Example: The contrariety between their opinions led to a heated debate.

contrariness

IPA: /kənˈtrɛrɪnəs/

KK: /kɒnˈtrɛrɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being opposite or different from what is expected or desired.

Example: Her contrariness often led to disagreements with her friends.

contrarious

IPA: /kənˈtrɛrɪəs/

KK: /kənˈtrɛrɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that is difficult, contrary, or resistant to agreement or cooperation.

Example: His contrarious nature made it hard for the team to reach a consensus.

contrary

IPA: /ˈkɒntrəri/

KK: /ˈkɒntrəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is opposite in nature, direction, or purpose; often used to indicate disagreement or opposition.

Example: They had contrary views on the best way to solve the problem.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is opposite to something else; in a manner that goes against what is expected or usual.

Example: She acted contrary to her usual behavior when she decided to speak up.

noun

Definition: A thing that is opposite or different from another; one of two opposing ideas or facts.

Example: The two contraries in the debate made it difficult to reach a consensus.

contrition

IPA: /kənˈtrɪʃən/

KK: /kənˈtrɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A feeling of deep regret or sorrow for having done something wrong.

Example: After realizing the harm he caused, he felt a strong sense of contrition.

controvertible

IPA: /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːtɪbəl/

KK: /kɒntrəˈvɜːrtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be disputed or challenged; not certain or definite.

Example: The evidence presented in court was controvertible, leading to a lengthy debate among the lawyers.

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