As opposed to, alternatively, and antithetically are all synonyms for on the contrary. In agreement and similarly are antonyms of on the contrary. And here are 31 another word for on the contrary.
The noun "on the contrary" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 5 letters, 1 synonym with 6 letters, 2 synonyms with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 9 letters, 6 synonyms with 10 letters, 3 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 6 synonyms with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 14 letters, and 2 synonyms with 15 letters, for a total of 29 synonyms.
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| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| In the raw | Clothed, dressed | Naked, nude |
| Concentration | Inattention, distraction | Close attention, close thought |
| Conducive | Unfavourable, detrimental | Good for, helpful to |
| Thereby | Otherwise, consequently | Thus, hence |
| Traits | Flaws, imperfections | Characteristic, attribute |
| Mantra | Silence, neglect | Motto, slogan |
| Economy | Extravagance, wastefulness | Wealth, (financial) resources |
| Consent | Dissent, forbid | Agreement, assent |
| Hierarchy | Equality, egalitarianism | Ranking, order |
| A bit thick | Thin, slender | Unreasonable, unfair |
| Overarching | Specific, limited | All-encompassing, comprehensive |
| In the region of | Exactly, precisely | Approximately, about |
| Strain | Ease, relaxation | Tension, tightness |
| Secondly | Firstly, primarily | Next, in the second place |
| Preliminary to | Final, conclusive | In preparation for, before |
| Preliminary | Concluding, closing, final | Preparatory, introductory |
| Attraction | Repulsion, aversion | Appeal, attractiveness |
| Trash | Treasure, valuable | Waste, waste material |
| Hypothesis | Act, certainty | Theory, theorem |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Inconsiderate | Considerate, thoughtful | Thoughtless, unthinking |
| Considerate | Thoughtless, selfish | Attentive, thoughtful |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Work together | Work independently, work against | Collaborate, cooperate |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Central | Side, extreme, outer | Middle, centre |
| Contributed | Withheld, took | Donated, offered |
| Contribute | Stand in the way of, withhold, take | Give, donate |
| Conservative | Left-winger, liberal, socialist | Traditionalist, traditional |
| Gather | Scatter, disperse | Congregate, convene |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| In time | Late, never | Early enough, in good time |
| On time | Late, behind schedule | Punctual(ly), prompt(ly) |
| Portrayed | Hidden, misrepresented | Depicted, represented |
| Portray | Conceal, distort | Paint, draw |
| Conviction | Uncertainty, doubt | Belief, opinion |
| Blithe | Thoughtful, sad | Heedless, uncaring |
| Eccentric | Ordinary, conventional | Unconventional, uncommon |
| Extravagant | Reasonable, low, moderate, plain | Spendthrift, profligate |
| On track | Off course, misdirected | On schedule, on course |
| Track | Ignore, neglect | Path, pathway |
| Transport | Hinder, obstruct | Convey, carry |
| On the market | Off the market, unavailable | Available, for sale |
| Conscious | Unconscious, unaware | Aware, awake |
| Transparent | Obscure, ambiguous | See-through, clear |
| Ordinary | Unusual, extraordinary, unique, exceptional | Usual, normal |
| Concrete | Abstract, theoretical, imaginary | Solid, material |
| Intricate | Simple, straightforward | Complex, complicated |
| Confirmed | Unverified, uncertain | Established, long-established |
| Ethereal | Tangible, substantial | Delicate, exquisite |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Trap | Release, free. | Confine, catch |
| Nonetheless | Therefore, consequently | In spite of that/everything, nevertheless |
| On duty | Off duty, inactive | Not working, at leisure |
| Contrary to | In line with, consistent with | Opposed to, in contrast to |