1. in a way that is opposite or opposed to something; conversely
2. in a stubborn or obstinate manner; perversely
Usage: less common

Examples

• Most people enjoy summer heat; contrarily, she prefers cold winters.
• The evidence suggests one conclusion; contrarily, the witness testified to the opposite.
• While others followed the rules, he acted contrarily out of sheer stubbornness.
• The two reports reached contrarily different findings about the same data.
• She contrarily insisted on doing things her own way, regardless of advice.
• The market moved contrarily to all economic predictions.