CONTRARIWISE Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

contrariwise

adverb

ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē-ˌwīz

Definition of contrariwise

as in conversely

just the opposite being true the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol

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Each critic portrayed the historical monument as an object of reverence owing to age, with specific reference to the psycho-historical implications of restoration or, conversely, of neglect.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
McGirr, conversely, was an unknown, having worked for Jonathan Anderson at JW Anderson, out of the spotlight, as such a position affords a designer.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

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Pity those who, for whatever reason, can’t or won’t start again.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
This is even more true at Rumari Counter, a new experience with comfy stools for up to 10 diners per night who get the pleasure of eating a prix-fixe meal that will never be prepared again (the counter menu changes nightly).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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