"Obversely" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Obversely" Meaning

The word "obversely" means in a way that is contrary or opposite to what is normally expected or apparent.

"Obversely" Examples

Examples of "Obversely"

The company's profits have been decreasing, obversely, the number of employees has been increasing. (Here, the company's profits decreasing is the opposite of what you would expect, considering the growing number of employees.)
The research shows that the more people exercise, obversely, the more they are likely to gain weight. (This is the opposite of what one would expect, as exercise is typically associated with weight loss.)
The rise in crime rates has obversely led to a decrease in police resources. (This unexpected correlation is an example of obverse thinking.)
In some cultures, giving gifts to others is a sign of modesty, obversely, whereas in Western cultures it is often seen as a sign of generosity. (Here, the opposite of what we typically associate with gift-giving is being discussed.)
The more complex the system, obversely, the more difficult it is to understand and maintain. (This is the opposite of what one might expect, as complexity is often seen as contributing to increased knowledge and understanding.)