Conversely

/kənˈvɜːrsli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In an opposite way; on the other hand.

The economy is struggling; conversely, the stock market is booming.

In a manner that reverses or contradicts a statement or situation.

If the first team wins, conversely, the second team will be eliminated from the playoffs.

Indicating an opposite condition or relation.

This method is more efficient; conversely, the traditional method is much slower.

From the Latin 'conversus', the past participle of 'convertere', meaning 'to turn around'.

on the other hand

used to present an opposing perspective or idea.

vice versa

to indicate that the reverse of what has been said is also true.

inverse

something that is opposite in effect or nature.

contrast

the state of being strikingly different from something else.

On the flip side

He's really good at math; on the flip side, he struggles with writing.