conversely

adverb

con·​verse·​ly kən-ˈvərs-lē 

ˈkän-ˌvərs-

: in a contrasting or opposite way

—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a differing interpretation or possibility

The jurors' decision not to ask to rehear the experts' testimony could be an indication that they accepted their opinions at face value or, conversely, that they were unimpressed.

—Manuel Roig-Franzia

If this active gene is a mutation that would otherwise have been recessive, it can lead to disease. Conversely, if the silenced gene is harmful in some way, imprinting can be beneficial.

—Michael Reilly

Synonyms

• again
• if anything

Examples of conversely in a Sentence

she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets

Recent Examples on the Web

The Fever, conversely, find themselves in a rut, having lost four of their last five games and two in a row. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025

Myers, the talent behind Wednesday’s roommate, Enid Sinclair, in the show, conversely, kept a pasty, pale visage, drawing attention to her deep plum lipstick. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2025

Matter tells space-time how to curve, and conversely, the geometry of space-time tells matter how to move. —Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025

In season three, Belly, conversely, favors a prominent cat-eye and a handful of viral products, from Glossier’s Ultralip High Shine Lipstick to Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner. —Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined above