contrarily
/kənˈtrɛrəli/
adverb
- In a way that is opposite to what is expected or desired; perversely or stubbornly.
- He contrarily chose the most difficult path just to prove a point.
- She contrarily refused to wear a coat even though it was freezing outside.
- The cat contrarily sat on the newspaper I was trying to read.
- Used to introduce a statement that is opposite to a previous one; on the contrary.
- Contrarily to popular belief, not all bats are blind.
- Some say the plan will fail; contrarily, I believe it will succeed.
- The data suggests one trend, but contrarily, real-world experience shows another.
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