contrarily (adverb)

1. Contrarily to expectations, the abstract painting was sold for a record-breaking price at the art auction.

2. Contrariwise, instead of getting upset, he laughed heartily at the comedian's offensive joke.

3. On the contrary, the movie turned out to be a massive hit at the box office, despite the negative reviews from critics.

4. To the contrary of what was predicted, the dark and edgy reboot of the beloved cartoon series received overwhelmingly positive feedback from fans.

1. Contrarily, she wore a bright and bold outfit to the formal event, breaking all the traditional dress code rules.

2. Contrarily to the popular belief, some versions of the myth depict the hero as being the cause of the tragic ending.

3. Contrarily to his typical villainous role, the character turned out to be a hero in this comic series.

4. Contrarily to her sweet appearance, the anime character possessed dark and mysterious powers.