1. in a contrary disobedient manner 2. contrary to expectations. (1) She had contrarily thought that if he really cared he would have come running after her.

Is there a word contrarily?

contrarily adverb (OPPOSITE)

What does the word contrarily mean?

adverb. (kənˈtrɛərɪlɪ) in a perverse or obstinate manner. (ˈkɒntrərɪlɪ) on the other hand; from the opposite point of view. (ˈkɒntrərɪlɪ) in an opposite, adverse, or unexpected way.