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contrarily Synonyms

Another word for contrarily

Choosing another word for contrarily depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an opposite, contrasting, or unexpected way; on the contrary.

Usage Example

"Most retail sectors struggled during the downturn; conversely, discount grocers saw record growth."

Strongest
conversely
contrariwise
oppositely
Strong
inversely
by contrast

• adverb (Context 2)

In a perversely stubborn, willful, or uncooperative manner.

Usage Example

"Every time the committee proposed a reasonable compromise, he perversely insisted on the original plan."

Strongest
perversely
Strong
obstinately
uncooperatively
stubbornly
waywardly
fractiously

Opposites of contrarily

The opposite of contrarily shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cooperatively
likewise
similarly
agreeably
compliantly
correspondingly
obligingly
amiably
See all opposites of contrarily

• Nearby Words

contraption
contrarian
contrarianism
contrarily
contrariness
contrary
contrast

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Contrarily. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/contrarily
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