contrarily

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'способом, противоположным или отличным от чего-либо' или 'упрямым или своенравным образом'. Может описывать действия, противоречащие ожиданиям, мнениям или нормам.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera opuesta o diferente a algo' o 'de forma obstinada o caprichosa'. Puede describir acciones que contradicen expectativas, opiniones o normas.frAdverbe signifiant 'd'une manière opposée ou différente de quelque chose' ou 'd'une manière obstinée ou capricieuse'. Peut décrire des actions qui vont à l'encontre des attentes, des opinions ou des normes.deAdverb, das bedeutet 'auf entgegengesetzte oder gegensätzliche Weise' oder 'eigensinnig bzw. widerspenstig'. Es kann Handlungen beschreiben, die Erwartungen, Meinungen oder Normen zuwiderlaufen.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de maneira oposta ou diferente de algo' ou 'de modo teimoso ou voluntarioso'. Pode descrever ações que contradizem expectativas, opiniões ou normas.zh副词，表示以相反或不同的方式，与预期、意见或常规相悖；也可表示固执、任性、执拗地。（注意：该词不是“相反地”的常用词，“反之”更常用。）arظرف يعني بطريقة معاكسة أو مخالفة لشيء ما، أو على نحو عنيد وإرادي. يصف أفعالًا تخالف التوقعات أو الآراء أو الأعراف.

1. In an opposing manner C1 formal

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

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

   ruВопрекиesde manera contrariafrde manière contrairedeIm Gegensatz dazuptAo contráriozh相反地arعلى العكس

   Synonyms: contrariwiseobstinatelyperverselystubbornlywillfully

2. On the contrary C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНапротивespor el contrariofrau contrairedeIm GegenteilptAo contráriozh相反arعلى العكس

   Synonyms: contrariwiseconverselyinsteadon the other handoppositelyrather

• more contrarily comparative form
• most contrarily superlative form