contrariwise

adverb

ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē-ˌwīz How to pronounce contrariwise (audio)
Definition of contrariwisenext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contrariwise
  1. conversely
  2. again
Adverb
  • The duet is, conversely, Wilson’s highest-charting hit on the Hot Country Songs chart that has yet to enter the top 10.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • The Nationals, conversely and unexpectedly, will consider selling off their most valuable pieces for prospects while also acquiring big-league players who would help an immediate push for the playoffs.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of conversely
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  • The speed record for summiting the world’s tallest peaks was broken again in 2023 by a Norwegian woman, Kristin Harila, and a Nepali man, Tenjin Sherpa, who summited all 14 peaks in three months and one day.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Democratic leaders fear that the outlier opinions favoring police defunding may again tarnish the party's brand and sink its chances of gaining ground in Congress, governor's mansions and statehouses nationwide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of again
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