demzuwider

contrary to that, counter to this

adverb dem-tsoo-VEE-der Rare

Usage Note

Demzuwider is a rare, formal connective adverb meaning that a subsequent statement contradicts what was just said. It appears in legal language and elevated prose: demzuwider handeln — to act in contravention of that. Very B2-level in feel.

Examples

"Die Regeln verlangen Offenheit; sein Verhalten war demzuwider."

Natural Translation

The rules require openness; his behaviour was contrary to that.

Literal Translation

The rules require openness; his behaviour was contrary-to-that.

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