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

Showtime content is now available via the Paramount+ streamer, and conversely, some Paramount+ shows are carried on the linear Showtime cable channel. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 June 2024

The best aurora viewing is at high latitudes in the Arctic Circle (or, conversely, at very southern latitudes). —Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024

But while many Taiwanese hanker after greater security, there’s conversely also a fear of soft colonization by Beijing. —Charlie Campbell, TIME, 20 May 2024

Some major Wall Street institutions, conversely, were betting on GameStop to fail, as a declining number of people went to physical stores to buy video games, instead purchasing them online. —Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 13 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined above