contrarilya linking word meaning 'in defiance of what was expected; in an opposing way'The policy was expected to boost employment; contrarily, it led to increased layoffs.NoteThe policy was expected to boost employment; contrarily, it led to increased layoffs.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ grammar and vocabulary.Start learning IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+ now