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conversely
adverb as in counter
Strong match
Weak matches
against, at variance with, contrarily, contrariwise, in defiance of, versus
adverb as in interchangeably
Weak matches
adverb as in vice versa
conjunction as in or
Example Sentences
Extreme bearishness often precedes upward movement in the stock market; conversely, extreme bullish sentiment could be a cue to sell.
Extreme bullishness often precedes downward movement in the stock market; conversely, extreme bearish sentiment could be a cue to buy.
For England's strength can, conversely, also be a weakness.
You wouldn’t mistake anybody’s turn for a full-throated or, conversely, subtle characterization — there’s a messiness to the cutting that prioritizes motion over stillness — but the broad strokes of personality are fun.
In “Lurker,” conversely, the worst label someone in Oliver’s orbit can receive is that of being a “fanboy.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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