on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
Used to strongly negate a preceding statement and introduce a more extreme or opposite situation. Often follows a negative clause.
彼は怒らなかった。それどころか、笑っていた。
He did not get angry. On the contrary, he was laughing.
雨はやまなかった。それどころか、ますます強くなった。
The rain did not stop. On the contrary, it got even stronger.
He didn't apologize. On the contrary, he got angry instead.
This movie isn't interesting. If anything, it's boring.
He's so busy he can't even rest. In fact, sometimes he can't even eat.