on the contrary

前置詞句

接続法

(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed.

日本語の意味

逆に / それどころか / むしろその逆に

Many people believe the new policy will reduce costs; on the contrary, it is likely to increase expenses.

多くの人は新しい方針が費用を削減すると考えているが、逆に費用は増える可能性が高い。

意味（1）

(conjunctive) Opposite of what had earlier been expected or assumed.

The way he was so angry he would have hit me too but on the contrary he made peace with me.