con·trar·i·wise

[kon-trer-ee-wahyz or for 3, kuhn-trair-]
adverb
1.
in the opposite direction or way.
2.
on the contrary; in direct opposition to a statement, attitude, etc.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English contrary-wyse. See contrary, -wise

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contrariwise (ˈkɒntrərɪˌwaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adv
1.  from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand
2.  in the reverse way or direction
3.  in a contrary manner

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