On the contrary, means that what you are going to say next is the opposite of what has just been said or thought. It’s used to show a difference or to correct a mistaken idea.
- He said it was going to rain today, on the contrary, the weather forecast says it will be sunny.
- She looks tired, on the contrary, she is very energetic today.
- I thought the movie would be boring, on the contrary, it was very exciting!
- He doesn’t like dogs, on the contrary, he loves them and has three at home.
- This test is really hard, on the contrary, many students found it easy.
- She can’t cook well, on the contrary, she is an excellent chef.
- He won’t come to the party, on the contrary, he is already there waiting for us.
- The book is too long, on the contrary, it’s a quick read.
- They are not interested in learning English, on the contrary, they are very eager to learn.
- I thought he was shy, on the contrary, he is very outgoing and talkative.
- The restaurant is not popular, on the contrary, it’s always full of customers.
- She is not good at sports, on the contrary, she is the captain of the soccer team.
- The project will take a long time, on the contrary, we finished it ahead of schedule.
- He is not a morning person, on the contrary, he wakes up very early every day.
- They didn’t enjoy the trip, on the contrary, they had a fantastic time.
- I thought she was unhappy with her job, on the contrary, she loves it and feels very fulfilled.
- The store is too expensive, on the contrary, they have very affordable prices.
- He won’t like this book, on the contrary, it’s his favorite genre.
- The weather is usually bad here, on the contrary, it’s often sunny and pleasant.
- I expected him to be rude, on the contrary, he was very polite and kind.
- The team won’t win the game, on the contrary, they are favored to win.
- She isn’t good at math, on the contrary, she got the highest grade in the class.
- The food here isn’t tasty, on the contrary, it’s delicious.
- He’s not a good speaker, on the contrary, he delivered an excellent speech.
- The film is not worth watching, on the contrary, it’s a must-see.
- She won’t finish her work on time, on the contrary, she always meets her deadlines.
- The book is not interesting, on the contrary, I couldn’t put it down.
- He won’t pass the exam, on the contrary, he is very well-prepared.
- The party will be boring, on the contrary, everyone will have a great time.
- She doesn’t like to travel, on the contrary, she travels every chance she gets.