Meaning of the German Word "Entgegen"

entgegen

contrary

Opposite in nature or meaning.

Example Sentence

Das Ergebnis war entgegen aller Erwartungen positiv.

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Definition: Opposite in nature or meaning.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "entgegen"?

B2

What grammatical category does "entgegen" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "entgegen" belong to?

Abstract