contrarily

• ظرف يعني بطريقة معاكسة أو مخالفة لشيء ما، أو على نحو عنيد وإرادي. يصف أفعالًا تخالف التوقعات أو الآراء أو الأعراف.

An adverb meaning 'in a way that is opposite or different from something else' or 'in an obstinate or perverse manner.' It can describe actions that go against expectations, opinions, or norms.

1. In an opposing mannerC1formal

   In a way that is opposite to what is expected or desired; perversely.

   على العكس

   • He contrarily refused to follow the instructions.
   • She contrarily argued against the popular opinion.
   • The weather contrarily turned cold just as summer began.

   المرادفاتcontrariwiseobstinatelyperverselystubbornlywillfully

2. On the contraryC1formal

   Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous one.

   على العكس

   • Contrarily, the evidence suggests a different conclusion.
   • He said he was happy; contrarily, he looked upset.
   • Contrarily to popular belief, the experiment was a success.

   المرادفاتcontrariwiseconverselyinsteadon the other handoppositelyrather