Difference between Contrary and Disobedient

What is the difference between Contrary and Disobedient?

Contrary as an adjective is opposed in nature while Disobedient as an adjective is not obedient

Contrary

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: opposed in nature strongly dissimilar

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Contrarily

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The opposite. One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true.

Example sentence: I don't want to be a dictator, because it is contrary to my own conscience. I am a democrat, but I don't desire democratic liberalism. On the contrary, I want a guided democracy... I have a conception of my own, which I will put at the disposal of the party leaders if required.

Disobedient

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not obedient

We hope you now know whether to use Contrary or Disobedient in your sentence.

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