opposed
Americanadjective
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hostile or resistant (usually followed byto ).
At a town hall meeting about the proposed desalination plant, most speakers were opposed, citing high costs and the effect on marine life.
Some educators are opposed to bringing new media tools into classes, viewing them as a potential distraction for students.
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having contrary effects; operating at cross-purposes.
How do we interpret these seemingly opposed trends—away from organized religion and toward the formation of strong spiritual beliefs?
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set against or contrasted with something else or with each other; viewed as contrary or competing.
The opposed images on the book’s title page represent the two very different understandings of “home” featured in the narrative.
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situated, existing, or growing in opposite directions.
There are two diametrically opposed arrows on the signpost, and we have no idea which one to follow.
verb
idioms
Other Word Forms
- preopposed adjective
- quasi-opposed adjective
- unopposed adjective
Etymology
Origin of opposed
First recorded in 1450–1500; oppose ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The human toll caused by the war means that even many who want the Islamic Republic to collapse are opposed to the foreign military intervention.
The United States has opposed what Vice President JD Vance called "excessive regulation", warning it could stifle innovation in the key sector.
From Barron's
With the release of Coco 2, the company is eyeing faster deliveries using bike lanes and road shoulders as opposed to just sidewalks, in cities where it’s safe to do so.
From Los Angeles Times
Khamenei famously initially rejected the nomination, putting his head in his hands in a show of despair and declaring, "I am opposed".
From Barron's
Warner’s chief, Zaslav, who had initially opposed the Paramount bid, added: “We look forward to working with Paramount to complete this historic transaction.”
From Los Angeles Times
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