conversely

adverb

con·​verse·​ly kən-ˈvərs-lē 

ˈkän-ˌvərs-

: in a contrasting or opposite way

—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a differing interpretation or possibility

The jurors' decision not to ask to rehear the experts' testimony could be an indication that they accepted their opinions at face value or, conversely, that they were unimpressed.

—Manuel Roig-Franzia

If this active gene is a mutation that would otherwise have been recessive, it can lead to disease. Conversely, if the silenced gene is harmful in some way, imprinting can be beneficial.

—Michael Reilly

Synonyms

• again
• contrarily
• contrariwise

Examples of conversely in a Sentence

she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets

Recent Examples on the Web

The Buffalo Sabres have proven year after year that simply stockpiling young talent doesn’t always work; conversely, the Nashville Predators have shown adding big names in the offseason isn’t always a recipe for success. —Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

Recall that, conversely to domestic, this is not a key holiday period overseas – which makes some of the early-wave offshore numbers and milestones all the more impressive. —Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 28 Nov. 2024

Lewis, conversely, used to insist on 15 carries before halftime. —Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024

The Ravens, conversely, are coming off a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but can get back within a half-game in the AFC North with a win. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined above