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    Contrariedad (en. Contrariety)

    /kon.tɾa.ɾje.ðad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Opposition or difficulty that causes displeasure or annoyance.
    The contrariety of his words made me feel uncomfortable.
    La contrariedad de sus palabras me hizo sentir incómodo.
    Circumstance that produces an obstacle or inconvenience.
    I didn't expect that contrariety on the trip.
    No me esperaba esa contrariedad en el viaje.
    Feeling of frustration in the face of an adverse situation.
    The contrariety was evident when they canceled the event.
    La contrariedad fue evidente cuando cancelaron el evento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contrarietas', meaning opposition or inequality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    against the clock
    To do something quickly or at the last moment.
    a contrarreloj
    end in contrariety
    To end up in a situation of difficulty or discontent.
    acabar en contrariedad

    Related Words

    opposite
    That which is opposite or different from something else.
    contrario
    contradiction
    Action of contradicting or denying something.
    contradicción
    displeasure
    Feeling of discontent or discomfort.
    desagrado

    Slang Meanings

    It's a mess
    That situation was a mess and caused a lot of contrariety.
    Esa situación fue un lío y causó mucha contrariedad.
    A nuisance
    The contrariety of having to change plans was a nuisance.
    La contrariedad de tener que cambiar de planes fue un fastidio.