contrariwise

[ kon-trer-ee-wahyz kuhn-trair- ]

adverb

1. in the opposite direction or way.
2. on the contrary; in direct opposition to a statement, attitude, etc.
3. perversely.

contrariwise

/ ˈkɒntrərɪˌwaɪz /

adverb

1. from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
2. in the reverse way or direction
3. kənˈtrɛərɪˌwaɪz in a contrary manner

Word History and Origins

Origin of contrariwise¹

First recorded in 1300–50, Middle English contrary-wyse; contrary, -wise

Example Sentences

Contrariwise, he could conceive a thing beyond the law being meritorious in itself.

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Love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: not rendering evil for evil or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing.

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All this swarming though minute world chooses and feels just contrariwise to our choice and our feeling.

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And contrariwise certain Prussian horse also, it was too visible, did not compose themselves till fairly arear of our foot.

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But, contrariwise, for ice coming to Springfield through Columbus, the latter in turn became the intermediate point.

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Related Words

• contrarily