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- DictionaryOp·posed/əˈpōzd/
adjective
- 1. eager to prevent or put an end to; disapproving of or disagreeing with: "opposed to the construction of nuclear power plants"
- 2. (of two or more things) contrasting or conflicting with each other: "the agency is being asked to do two diametrically opposed things"
The meaning of OPPOSED is set or placed in opposition : contrary. How to use opposed in a sentence.
1. : to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. one military force opposed to another. concreteness as opposed to abstraction L. E. Lynch. 2. : to place opposite or against something. oppose the enemy. oppose a congressional bill. 3. : to offer resistance to. opposer noun. Synonyms. buck. defy. fight.
to disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against it, him, or her: The proposed new testing system has been vigorously opposed by teachers. Most of the local residents opposed the closing of the school. [ + -ing verb ] I would certainly oppose chang ing the system.
Opposed definition: hostile or resistant (usually followed by to). See examples of OPPOSED used in a sentence.
Synonyms: prevent. to set as an opponent or adversary. to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. to set as an obstacle or hindrance. to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages.
OPPOSED definition: 1. completely different: 2. rather than: 3. to disagree with a principle or plan: . Learn more.
opposed. (of a person) disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it. opposed to something He was strongly opposed to modernism in art. She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad. They are totally opposed to abortion.
