on the contrary

Definitions

Used to express that the opposite of what has just been stated is true.

A phrase used to introduce a statement that contradicts or contrasts with a previous assertion.

Examples

I thought the movie would be boring, but on the contrary, it was quite exciting.

He did not fail the exam; on the contrary, he achieved the highest score in the class.

The weather was not cold as predicted; on the contrary, it was a beautiful, sunny day.

Synonyms

conversely in contrast on the other hand quite the opposite au contraire nevertheless however

Antonyms

similarly likewise in agreement correspondingly furthermore moreover additionally