contrariwise

• Adverb, das „im Gegenteil“ oder „auf entgegengesetzte Weise“ bedeutet. Es leitet eine gegensätzliche Aussage ein oder weist darauf hin, dass etwas auf die entgegengesetzte Art und Weise geschieht.

An adverb meaning "in a contrary or opposite manner" or "from the opposite point of view." It is used to introduce a contrasting statement or to indicate that something is done in an opposing way.

1. In an opposite mannerC2formal

   In a way that is opposite or contrary to something previously stated.

   Im Gegenteil

   • He expected her to be angry; contrariwise, she was delighted.
   • Contrariwise, the evidence suggests the opposite conclusion.
   • She argued one point, but contrariwise, he presented a different view.

   Synonymeconverselyinverselyoppositelythe other way aroundvice versa

   Antonymeaccordinglylikewisesimilarly

2. On the other handC2formal

   Used to introduce a contrasting or opposing point of view.

   Andererseits

   • The plan seems risky; contrariwise, it could bring great rewards.
   • Some believe in strict rules; contrariwise, others advocate for freedom.
   • Contrariwise, the data supports a different interpretation.

   Synonymeconverselyhoweveron the contraryon the other hand