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Contrary

/ˈkɒntrəri/
When something is the opposite of what is expected or typical.

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Examples:

On the contrary, I am worse.'On the contrary, a rich young widow is exposed to danger.In fact, I am sure of the contrary.'

Etymology:

etymology
The word contrary comes from the Latin contrarius, which means opposite or opposed, derived from contra, meaning against.

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