contrary to

Frequency: 9.025.0 per million words

Used to introduce something that is the opposite of what is expected or stated.

contrarycontrary + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • Contrary to popular belief, not all fats are bad for your health.
  • His actions were contrary to the company's code of conduct.
  • The final outcome was contrary to all our expectations.
  • Contrary to what the weather forecast predicted, the sun is shining brightly today.
  • Driving without a license is contrary to the law.
  • Contrary to my advice, he decided to invest all his money in one stock.
  • The new evidence is directly contrary to the established theory.
  • His sudden outburst was contrary to his usually calm nature.
  • Her decision ran contrary to the explicit instructions she was given.
  • Building a house on sand is contrary to common sense.