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I mentioned my idea, although it was quite contrary to the subject.

Contray to popular belief, the poor might be happier than the rich.
contrary to what people think I do go to church regularly

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Did you mean contrary? Contrary basically means opposing or contradictory. A common phrase people use is "contrary to popular belief" which is basically saying that many may believe something but the exact opposite is the truth.

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The meaning of contrary is the opposite. This refers to being opposite in direction, nature or meaning which is the same as contradictory.

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It is the opposite in nature, direction or meaning.

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