On the contrary Synonyms

30 on the contrary synonyms include Conversely, Oppositely, Contrariwise, In contrast, To the contrary, On the other hand, and Alternatively. On the contrary is an adverb, and its antonyms are in agreement and similarly. Here are some additional synonyms for "on the contrary" with example sentences.

Another word for On the contrary

30 other ways to say on the contrary.

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

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

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

People say the place is expensive; on the contrary, it’s affordable.

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

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