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

On the contrary, he said, “myths and stories are collective sense-making. It’s how we understand the world and helps us to do the things that make life worthwhile, feeling wonder, mystery, pain, excitement, and sharing that with others.”

From Los Angeles Times

On the contrary, what went into Post owner Jeff Bezos’s decision is a metaphysical certainty.

From Salon

“On the contrary," Mr Khalife said, “I was encouraged".

From BBC

On the contrary, biomedical scientist Dr. Andrea Love told Mendes, “This is a really harmful message you’re spreading that undermines our food experts and food security for many people . . . please consider seeking actual experts if you want to discuss these topics.”

From Salon

Related Words

• individually
• negatively
• separately
• variously