contrarily
Britishadverb
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in a perverse or obstinate manner
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on the other hand; from the opposite point of view
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in an opposite, adverse, or unexpected way
Vocabulary lists containing contrarily
Example Sentences
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Contrarily, studies show that effective diversion actually makes people less likely to reoffend.
From Slate • Aug. 16, 2024
Contrarily, Syracuse’s offense has taken off with Anae and Beck.
From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2022
Contrarily, a region experiencing a resurgence of the coronavirus can be bounced back a phase.
From Washington Times • May 6, 2020
Contrarily, the more recent and absolutely real cover Time advises us about global warming and how to survive it.
From Salon • May 16, 2017
Contrarily, ordinary folk have a deep respect for professional men of every kind.
From The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer; the Art of Controversy by Saunders, T. Bailey (Thomas Bailey)
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