con·trar·i·wise

(kŏn′trĕr′ē-wīz′, kən-trâr′-)

adv.

1. From a contrasting point of view.

2. In the opposite way or reverse order.

3. In a perverse manner.

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contrariwise

(ˈkɒntrərɪˌwaɪz)

adv

1. from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand

2. in the reverse way or direction

3. in a contrary manner

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con•trar•i•wise

(ˈkɒn trɛr iˌwaɪz or, for 3, kənˈtrɛər-)

adv.

1. in the opposite direction or way.

2. on the contrary; in direct opposition to a statement, attitude, etc.

3. perversely.

[1300–50]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adv.	1.	contrariwise - in a contrary disobedient manner contrarily, perversely
	2.	contrariwise - with the order reversed; "she hates him and vice versa" the other way around, vice versa
	3.	contrariwise - contrary to expectations; "he didn't stay home; on the contrary, he went out with his friends" on the contrary, to the contrary, contrarily

Translations

contrariwise

[kənˈtrɛərɪwaɪz] ADV (= on the contrary) → al contrario; (= on the other hand) → por otra parte; (= in opposite direction) → en sentido contrario; (= the other way round) → a la inversa

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contrariwise

[kənˈtrɛərɪˌwaɪz] adv (on the other hand) → d'altro canto, d'altra parte; (in the opposite direction) → nella direzione opposta, nel senso opposto