Obstinate, perverse or self-willed (8)

I believe the answer is:

contrary

(Other definitions for contrary that I've seen before include "Opposite, perverse" , "Perverse, obstinate" , "At variance; awkward" , "Exact opposition" , "Carry out (command)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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