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

But conversely, in the case of Barrie’s mythology, Peter’s survival is predicated on his access to adult power, key to his rivalry with Captain Hook, and an ideal of white purity. —Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025

Termites, conversely, erode the foundation. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025

Lillard, conversely, took his time. —The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025

Instead of pining over co-workers, Marissa is happily married to Peter (Jake Lacy), a commodities broker and, conversely, a gold-star human being. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined above