Skip to content

What is another word for On The Contrary? – 127 On The Contrary Synonyms

    Need another word for On The Contrary? Use these synonyms of On The Contrary from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    however on the other hand nevertheless nonetheless in contrast conversely rather alternatively instead meanwhile whereas unlike oppositely differently contrastingly dissimilarly otherwise meantime meanwhile Notwithstanding despite although even though notwithstanding nonetheless nevertheless still yet though although on the flip side in opposition

    Meaning of On The Contrary

    The phrase "On The Contrary" is used to indicate a contrast or contradiction to what has been previously stated.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate a contrast or contradiction to what has been previously stated
    • * Introduces a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has just been said

    Etymology of On The Contrary

    The phrase "On The Contrary" is derived from the Latin words "contra" meaning against or opposite, and the Old French word "contrarie" meaning opposing or contrasting
    Historically, the phrase has been used in English since the 15th century to introduce a contrasting idea or statement

    Example Uses

    • I thought it would be a bad idea, but on the contrary, it turned out to be a great success
    • * She said she wasn't interested, but on the contrary, she seemed very enthusiastic about the project

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    similarly likewise also too furthermore in addition moreover additionally agreed accordingly consequently thus therefore hence ergo correspondingly equally identically uniformly consistently coincidentally simultaneously together jointly

    Related Nouns

    contrast contradiction opposition difference distinction disparity inconsistency incongruity paradox antithesis converse reverse alternative option choice substitute replacement exchange trade swap compromise settlement agreement reconciliation

    Related Verbs

    contrast contradict oppose differ distinguish disagree clash conflict contend struggle compete rival match equal compare weigh balance reconcile mediate negotiate settle resolve

    Related Adjectives

    contrary opposite contrasting contradictory different distinct disparate inconsistent incongruous paradoxical reverse alternative optional substitutable exchangeable compromisable reconcilable mediatable negotiable resolvable contradictory discordant divergent clashing conflicting