All 10 Uses of
contrary
in
Pride and Prejudice
- Darcy, on the contrary, had seen a collection of people in whom there was little beauty and no fashion, for none of whom he had felt the smallest interest, and from none received either attention or pleasure.†
Chpt 4 (definition 1)
- For, though elated by his rank, it did not render him supercilious; on the contrary, he was all attention to everybody.†
Chpt 5 (definition 1) *
- Against staying longer, however, Elizabeth was positively resolved—nor did she much expect it would be asked; and fearful, on the contrary, as being considered as intruding themselves needlessly long, she urged Jane to borrow Mr. Bingley's carriage immediately, and at length it was settled that their original design of leaving Netherfield that morning should be mentioned, and the request made.†
Chpt 12 (definition 1)
- Let me recommend you, however, as a friend, not to give implicit confidence to all his assertions; for as to Mr. Darcy's using him ill, it is perfectly false; for, on the contrary, he has always been remarkably kind to him, though George Wickham has treated Mr. Darcy in a most infamous manner.†
Chpt 18 (definition 1)
- On the contrary, she was as much disposed to complain of it as her husband.†
Chpt 23 (definition 1)
- Nothing, on the contrary, could be more natural; and while able to suppose that it cost him a few struggles to relinquish her, she was ready to allow it a wise and desirable measure for both, and could very sincerely wish him happy.†
Chpt 26 (definition 1)
- On the contrary, every particular relative to his sister was meant to be kept as much as possible to myself; and if I endeavour to undeceive people as to the rest of his conduct, who will believe me?†
Chpt 40 (definition 1)
- On the contrary, there is something pleasing about his mouth when he speaks.†
Chpt 43 (definition 1)
- It was, on the contrary, exactly calculated to make her understand her own wishes; and never had she so honestly felt that she could have loved him, as now, when all love must be vain.†
Chpt 46 (definition 1)
- Yet he knew to the contrary himself.†
Chpt 47 (definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (on the contrary as in: on the contrary) an expression used to intensify denial of an ideaeditor's notes: More rarely, on the contrary is used to oppose an idea contained in what was just said rather than to oppose what was literally said. Here is an example: "I will not pay you for the work. On the contrary, I may sue you for damages." Suing for damages does not oppose not paying, but it does oppose the idea of paying.
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(2) (to the contrary as in: to the contrary) with an opposite or different effect; or something with an opposite or different effect