contrarily
/'kɔntrərili/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that is opposite or opposed to what was expected or stated: Used to introduce a statement that contradicts a previous one or expresses an opposing fact.
- In a willfully perverse or disobedient manner: Acting in a way that is deliberately contrary or uncooperative.
Usage and Examples
Introducing a contradictory statement:
- He claimed to dislike parties. Contrarily, he attended every single one last month.
- The forecast predicted rain. Contrarily, the sun shone all day.
Describing a perverse or oppositional manner:
- The child behaved contrarily, refusing to do anything she was asked.
- He often argues contrarily just for the sake of debate.
Advanced Usage
- "to act contrarily": to behave in a deliberately opposite or uncooperative way.
- Instead of following the instructions, she chose to act contrarily.
Variants and Related Words
- Contrary (adj): opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
- His actions were contrary to his words.
- Contrariness (n): the quality or state of being contrary.
- Her contrariness made the negotiation difficult.
Synonyms
- Conversely: introducing a statement or idea that reverses one just made.
- Oppositely: in an opposite manner.
- Perversely: in a way that shows a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave unacceptably.
Antonyms
- Similarly: in a similar way.
- Accordingly: in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances.
- Obediently: in a manner that follows rules or instructions.
Related Phrases
- On the contrary: used to intensify a denial of what has just been implied or stated by suggesting the opposite is true. (Note: This is a related phrase, not a direct usage of "contrarily").
- "You must be tired." "On the contrary, I feel wide awake."
Adverb
- contrary to expectations; on the contrary, he went out with his friends"
- he didn't stay home
- in a contrary disobedient manner