Meaning of the word contrariwise in English

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contrariwise

US /ˈkɑːntrəˌraɪz/
UK /ˈkɒntrərɪˌwaɪz/

Adverb

in an opposite way; on the contrary

Example:
I thought it would be easy, but contrariwise, it was very difficult.
He expected a warm welcome, but contrariwise, he was met with cold stares.