Synonyms of on the contrary

on the contrary

phrase

as in again

just the opposite being true

Did I fail the test? On the contrary, you passed with flying colors!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• again
• conversely
• to the contrary
• contrariwise
• contrarily
• if anything

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• true
• indeed
• even
• truly
• yea
• nay
• verily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on the contrary

England, on the contrary, has not been to a World Cup final since its sole win in 1966, while twice finishing as runner-up at the Euros. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 13 July 2026