contrary, I think vs On the contrary, I think

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "On the contrary, I think" is a more formal and emphatic way to express a contrasting opinion, while "contrary, I think" is a more casual and shortened version of the same idea.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

contrary, I think

This phrase is correct but more commonly used in casual conversations.

This phrase is a shortened and more casual way to express a contrasting opinion.

Examples:

Contrary, I think we should go left instead of right.
Contrary, I think she will actually enjoy the movie.
Contrary, I think it's a good idea to start early.
Contrary, I think we should wait for a better opportunity.
Contrary, I think it's better to be safe than sorry.

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On the contrary, I think he's caught the perfect mood - a borderline psychosis, exactly as we rehearsed.
On the contrary, I think it is remarkable that Turkey has achieved so much in such a short time.
On the contrary, I think you're brilliantly evil.
To the contrary, I think it will help me remember what's at stake every time we try an accused criminal.
On the contrary, I think that this demand can only be considered satisfied by a de jure full normalisation of FYROM's relations with all its neighbours.
On the contrary, I think that the Commission is handling the issue extremely well, but that there are nationalistic forces in the Russian Duma that are irresponsible in their approach to it.
On the contrary, I think it gives our citizens an excuse to portray the common agricultural policy in the most negative way, referring to the old-fashioned methods and tools that we used in previous times.
On the contrary, I think it's a tragedy.
On the contrary, I think I've been exceedingly polite.
On the contrary, I think he's caught the perfect mood - a borderline psychosis, exactly as we rehearsed.
On the contrary, I think it might be just the ticket.
In fact, on the contrary, I think it's still true of a minority of people.
On the contrary, I think it's beautiful, but with the Germans all around us...
On the contrary, I think that we should actually be progressive in the way we promote economic growth in conjunction with the two other pillars.
On the contrary, I think that we are seeing huge progress towards increased democratic control in this policy area.
On the contrary, I think that Turkey could become a gateway for terrorism.
On the contrary, I think it is a good thing for the public sector to give support as this gives the associations independent status.
Quite the contrary, I think that the Commission has even been a point of stability at a time when lucidity was in short supply.
On the contrary, I think Mr Spencer has managed to achieve a positive tone.
On the contrary, I think that you've proved that this is where I should be.

Alternatives:

On the contrary, I think
I disagree, I think
Actually, I think
In contrast, I think
However, I think

On the contrary, I think

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts to express a contrasting opinion.

This phrase is a formal and emphatic way to express a contrasting opinion.