Definition of contrary to expectations
: although people thought it would be different : even though people thought otherwise Contrary to expectations, all of the birds survived.
What does Contrary to this mean?
phrase. DEFINITIONS1. used for emphasizing that something is true, even though it is opposite to what other people say or believe.
How do you use contrary?
Contrary-to sentence example
- Somehow it seemed contrary to his character - any of them. ...
- It tends on the contrary to be low on days of fog or rain. ...
- She wasn't irresponsible, a blabbermouth or a liar – contrary to what both of them seemed to think.
