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
Manuel Roig-FranziaIf 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
Michael ReillyExamples of conversely in a Sentence
she cannot stand sugary food; conversely, her husband is fond of sweets
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Brinity, conversely, has figured out their attraction all on their own — and good for them!
—
Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Snakehead fillets, conversely, have a texture much more similar to saltwater species like snapper and grouper.
—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Hitters conversely are prisoners of their skill level to a much larger degree, so smaller sample sizes don’t have as much predictive juice.
—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conversely
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“Conversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversely. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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