contrariwise

adverb

con·​trari·​wise ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē-ˌwīz How to pronounce contrariwise (audio) kən-ˈtrer- How to pronounce contrariwise (audio)
1
: on the contrary
2
3
: in a contrary manner

Examples of contrariwise in a Sentence

the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol

Word History

Etymology

Middle English contrary-wyse, from contrary contrary entry 2 + -wyse -wise

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of contrariwise was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Contrariwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrariwise. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

contrariwise

adverb
con·​trari·​wise ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē-ˌwīz How to pronounce contrariwise (audio) kən-ˈtrer- How to pronounce contrariwise (audio)
1
: just the opposite : on the contrary
2

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