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contrary
/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/
When used as an adjective to describe a person, "contrary" often implies a stubborn personality—someone who disagrees just for the sake of disagreeing. In the phrase "on the contrary," it is used to intensely disagree with a previous statement and introduce the opposite truth. As a noun, it is most commonly found in the expression "to the contrary," meaning 'opposite to what has been stated'.
💬Trò chuyện
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is in a lecture hall while Leo is gaming at home.
Chloe Smith
Dad says you're finally cleaning your room. For real this time?
Leo Smith
Nah, he's just being contrary. I'm literally mid-game.
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Leo uses 'contrary' as an adjective to describe his father's tendency to say things that are opposite to the truth or a specific situation. The phrase 'mid-game' is common gaming slang indicating he is currently playing and cannot be interrupted.