late 14c., "state of being contrary, opposition, antagonism," from contrary + -ness. Meaning "fondness of opposition, habitual obstinacy" is from 1640s.
contrapposto
contraption
contrapuntal
contrarian
contrariety
contrariness
contrariwise
contrary
Contras
contrast
contravene
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