contrarily

[US]/'kɔntrərili/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in an opposite or contradictory manner; in opposition.

Example Sentences

She is usually very quiet, but contrarily, she was the life of the party last night.

Contrarily to popular belief, not all cats hate water.

He appears confident, but contrarily, he is quite insecure about his abilities.

Contrarily to what he said earlier, he actually enjoys classical music.

Contrarily to expectations, the new restaurant turned out to be disappointing.

She usually prefers tea, but contrarily, she ordered a coffee today.

Contrarily to what the weather forecast predicted, it turned out to be a sunny day.

The movie trailer made it seem like a comedy, but contrarily, it was a serious drama.

Contrarily to her usual routine, she decided to go for a run in the morning.

He may seem reserved, but contrarily, he is very outgoing in social situations.

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