逆ぎゃくに言いえば

expression

if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around

Used to present a contrasting perspective or to rephrase a statement from the opposite viewpoint. Often softens a preceding claim or introduces an unexpected implication.

• 彼かれは厳きびしいが、逆ぎゃくに言いえば、それだけ期き待たいされているということだ。

  He is strict, but if anything, that means he has high expectations of you.

• この仕し事ごとは大たい変へんだ。逆ぎゃくに言いえば、やりがいがあるとも言いえる。

  This job is tough. Conversely, you could say it's rewarding.