contrariwise

adverb

con·​trari·​wise ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē-ˌwīz  kən-ˈtrer- 

1

: on the contrary

2

: vice versa

3

: in a contrary manner

Synonyms

• again
• contrarily
• conversely

Examples of contrariwise in a Sentence

the rock singer is hardly a carouser; contrariwise, he totally abstains from alcohol

Word History

Etymology

Middle English contrary-wyse, from contrary contrary entry 2 + -wyse -wise

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

contrariwise

adverb

con·​trari·​wise ˈkän-ˌtrer-ē-ˌwīz  kən-ˈtrer- 

1

: just the opposite : on the contrary

2

: vice versa