kən.ˈtrerēəs, (ˈ)kän.|t- adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old French contrarious, from Medieval Latin contrariosus, from Latin contrarius contrary + -osus -ous — more at contrary
1. obsolete : contrary in tendency or character : opposed , hostile
2.
a. : perverse , refractory , antagonistic
contrarious moods
: vexatious
contrarious weather
b. archaic : prejudicial , harmful
• con·trar·i·ous·ly adverb