Also means
unlike
Usage Note
Contrariamente is typically followed by a to mean 'contrary to' or 'unlike': contrariamente alle aspettative means 'contrary to expectations.' It is more formal than al contrario di and common in written argumentation.
Examples
"Contrariamente alle previsioni, ha vinto lui."
Natural Translation
Contrary to the forecasts, he won.

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