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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But conversely, Ukrainians should not die in warfare because their leaders are undermined in the pursuit of unattainable values alone.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
The new owners wanted to preserve the intimate atmosphere of the bedrooms and, conversely, incorporate the kitchen into the home’s living and dining area.

— Belén Afonso, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

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Now, persistent drought has again driven Lake Mead’s water levels to a new historic low this month, drawing back hundreds of miles of shoreline along the Nevada-Arizona border — and more mysteries have already started to surface.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Prosecutor Danielle Clarke told Judge Linda Black that the alleged victim, who cannot be identified, was willing to testify again at a retrial.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

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