just the opposite

Examples (10)

• He expected rain, but it was just the opposite – a bright, sunny day.
• Many thought the plan would fail, but the outcome was just the opposite.
• She seemed angry, but her actions proved just the opposite.
• He tried to be discreet, yet his behavior conveyed just the opposite message.
• I thought the movie would be boring, but it turned out to be just the opposite.
• The new policy was intended to help, but it achieved just the opposite of its goal.
• He claimed to be busy, when in fact he was just the opposite – completely free.
• You might assume she's shy, but in reality, she's just the opposite.
• Far from being tired, she felt just the opposite – full of energy.
• The criticism didn't discourage him; in fact, his resolve became just the opposite of weakened.