contrary to

Definitions

In opposition to or against something.

Not in accordance with or conflicting with a stated fact or expectation.

Examples

Contrary to popular belief, the desert can get quite cold at night.

Contrary to the initial report, the project was completed ahead of schedule.

Synonyms

in opposition to at odds with in defiance of conflicting with in contradiction to

Antonyms

in accordance with in agreement with consistent with in line with conforming to