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    Contraídos (en. Contrarians)

    /kontɾai̯ˈðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person who feels or acts in a reluctant or unwilling manner.
    She was contraída at the idea of changing jobs.
    Ella estaba contraída ante la idea de cambiar de trabajo.
    Describes an attitude of resistance or discontent.
    His contraído attitude created tension in the meeting.
    Su actitud contraída generó tensión en la reunión.
    Indicates a closed or uncomfortable disposition in a social situation.
    The contraídos of the group avoided participating in the discussion.
    Los contraídos del grupo evitaron participar en la discusión.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'contrair', which means to contract or decrease.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to not be contraído
    To not be reluctant to something, to be willing.
    no ser contraído
    to be contraído
    To feel uncomfortable or reluctant in a situation.
    estar contraído
    to become contraído
    The action of suddenly showing hostility or reluctance.
    ponerse contraído

    Related Words

    contrariedad
    State of being upset or experiencing displeasure.
    contrariedad
    contrarrestar
    Acting in opposition to something to reduce its effect.
    contrarrestar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a bad mood.
    He's contraído today, better not talk to him.
    Hoy está contraído, mejor no le hables.
    To appear disinterested.
    At the party, it was noticeable that he was contraído with the music.
    En la fiesta, se notaba que estaba contraído con la música.