contrariwise
/ˈkɑntrɛriˌwaɪz/
adverb
- In the opposite way or direction; conversely.
- She thought the movie was boring; contrariwise, her friend found it fascinating.
- The first plan was to drive north, but contrariwise, we ended up heading south.
- He expected the test to be easy; contrariwise, it was extremely difficult.
- In a way that is deliberately different from what is expected or usual; perversely.
- The cat contrariwise refused to come inside when it started raining.
- She contrariwise wore a heavy coat on the hottest day of the year.
- Instead of agreeing, he contrariwise argued every point just to be difficult.
- Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said; on the contrary.
- The weather wasn't cold; contrariwise, it was quite warm.
- You might think I'm joking; contrariwise, I am completely serious.
- He didn't seem upset; contrariwise, he was laughing.
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