On The Contrary

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Synonyms Conversely, Contrariwise, To the contrary, However, Rather, Opposingly, As opposed to, In opposition, Counter to, On the flip side, By comparison, Negatively, Paradoxically, Inversely, Opposed to that, Oppositely, In contrast, On the other hand, Instead, Alternatively, Contrastingly, Reversely, Differently, Not so, Antithetically, In contradiction, Divergently, By contrast, Contradictorily, and In stark contrast.

Example Sentences

He said the plan was risky; on the contrary, I think it’s safe.

Some believe the task is easy; on the contrary, it’s quite difficult.

She seems shy; on the contrary, she is very confident.

The movie was boring; on the contrary, I found it exciting.

Many expect failure; on the contrary, success is likely.

He is lazy; on the contrary, he works hard every day.

The weather looks bad; on the contrary, it’s perfect for hiking.

They think she’s unfriendly; on the contrary, she’s very kind.

The job is simple; on the contrary, it requires skill.

He denied the accusation; on the contrary, evidence proves it true.