RE: Modern words for “contrariwise” (English) are more complex than other modern words for “contrariwise”

Does contrariwise sound old-fashioned? “If Alice in Wonderland is the

same as the villain in ‘Contrariwise’ say the villain, then it should be. What

are some modern words for contrariwise?

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Contrariwise (meaning, “wonderfully”) draws attention to itself and runs a risk of distracting the reader or listener from your message.

In most contexts when you might like to use contrariwise I’d definitely say on the other hand.

Answered on March 5, 2021.
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