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Opposite in nature, position, direction or character; unfavorable (adjective)
Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Opposite in nature, position, direction or character; unfavorable (adjective)”? The solution is CONTRARY, a 8-letter word built on the root CONTRA (“opposite, against”). It appeared in the July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.
Answer
CONTRARY
CONTRA**CONTRAmeans “opposite, against”
In a sentence
The lifeguard cautioned children not to swim in a direction CONTRARY to waves.
About this clue
The Rootonym clue “Opposite in nature, position, direction or character; unfavorable (adjective)” has the answer CONTRARY (8 letters), built on the root CONTRA, which means “opposite, against”. Browse the full July 7, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.