CEFR C1

contrarily

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is opposite to what was expected, stated, or believed.

Examples

He acted contrarily to his own stated principles by accepting the bribe.
The evidence suggests that the witness spoke contrarily to the facts presented in court.

Synonyms: otherwise, conversely, oppositely, perversely

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contrarily (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒntrərəli/

Definition

In a way that is opposite to what was expected, stated, or believed.

Examples

He acted contrarily to his own stated principles by accepting the bribe.
The evidence suggests that the witness spoke contrarily to the facts presented in court.
Contrarily to popular belief, the desert can become quite cold at night.

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