conversely

adverb

con·​verse·​ly kən-ˈvərs-lē 

ˈkän-ˌvərs-

: in a contrasting or opposite way

—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a differing interpretation or possibility

The jurors' decision not to ask to rehear the experts' testimony could be an indication that they accepted their opinions at face value or, conversely, that they were unimpressed.

—Manuel Roig-Franzia

If this active gene is a mutation that would otherwise have been recessive, it can lead to disease. Conversely, if the silenced gene is harmful in some way, imprinting can be beneficial.

—Michael Reilly

Synonyms of conversely

• again
• if anything

Examples of conversely in a Sentence

she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets

Recent Examples on the Web

And conversely, industrial businesses moved into working-class neighborhoods because the land was cheaper and the zoning sometimes iffy. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Antetokounmpo, conversely, scored 51 in 70 clutch minutes this past season (similar to his stats every year in this category). — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Holloway, conversely, boasts a 5-3 record in eight fights since McGregor's last outing, including BMF title wins. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The Leafs, conversely, struggled so mightily in the first half with their power play that Marc Savard, the assistant coach who ran the unit, was fired two days before Christmas. — Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined above