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Meaning of contrarily
The primary meaning of "contrarily" is in a way that is opposite or contrary to something else.
Etymology of contrarily
The word "contrarily" has its roots in the Latin words "contra," meaning "against" or "opposite," and the suffix "-ly," which forms an adverb
It entered the English language in the 15th century, derived from the Old French word "contrairier," meaning "to oppose" or "to contradict"
Historically, the word has been used to indicate a contrast, contradiction, or opposition to a statement, idea, or situation
Synonyms
on the other hand
conversely
nevertheless
however
nonetheless
despite
in contrast
alternatively
on the contrary
inversely
oppositely
reciprocally
contrastingly
divergently
discordantly
disagreeably
dissentingly
contradictorily
paradoxically
enigmatically
puzzlingly
confusingly
ambiguously
incongruously
incompatibly
discordantly
clashing
conflicting
inconsistently
discrepantly
disproportionately
asymmetrically
unevenly
unequally
irregularly
Definitions
- In a manner that is opposite or contrary to something else
- In a way that contrasts with or is inconsistent with something
- Used to indicate a contrast or contradiction
Usage Examples
- The new policy has been met with resistance, and contrarily, many employees have expressed their dissatisfaction
- The two siblings are contrarily different, one being outgoing and the other being introverted
- The company's financial reports show a significant increase in profits, but contrarily, the stock prices have decreased
Antonyms
similarly
correspondingly
concurrently
coincidentally
identically
uniformly
consistently
harmoniously
compatibly
congruently
agreeably
conformably
cooperatively
collaboratively
reciprocally
equivalently
equally
proportionally
symmetrically
evenly
uniformly
coincidently
simultaneously
synchronously
unanimously