contrarily

• Advérbio que significa 'de maneira oposta ou diferente de algo' ou 'de modo teimoso ou voluntarioso'. Pode descrever ações que contradizem expectativas, opiniões ou normas.

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.

   Ao contrário

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

   Sinônimoscontrariwiseobstinatelyperverselystubbornlywillfully

2. On the contraryC1formal

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

   Ao contrário

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontrariwiseconverselyinsteadon the other handoppositelyrather