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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Coastal Southern California, conversely, is facing average wildfire potential, fire weather analysts say, thanks to monsoon breezes bringing damp air from the tropics.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Brinity, conversely, has figured out their attraction all on their own — and good for them!

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 1 July 2026

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Four years later, at 36 years old, Modrić shone again at the 2022 World Cup.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
In March, the administration filed a new lawsuit again trying to block California’s ability to set stricter-than-federal emissions standards for cars.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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