on the contrary

Idioms and Phrases

It's the opposite, as in Is his shoulder hurting?—On the contrary, it's all better , or We thought you didn't like opera.—On the contrary, I love it . This phrase, at first put as by or for or in the contrary , dates from the late 1300s; on has been used since the mid-1800s.

Example Sentences

“In this case there are no differences — on the contrary there is a lot of unity to strengthen the national economy.”

From Los Angeles Times

But that doesn't mean Arctic permafrost is nothing to worry about -- on the contrary, the study clearly shows that the permafrost zone is very heterogenous.

From Science Daily

“But, on the contrary, it’s abusive and putting people in serious danger.”

From Los Angeles Times

For women with obesity class 3, on the contrary, weight gain values below the guidelines or weight loss were associated with reduced risk of the adverse composite outcome.

From Science Daily

A Caesar, on the contrary, seemed less flavorful than most, lacking creaminess in the dressing and with the sad substitution of breadcrumbs for croutons.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• individually
• negatively
• separately
• variously