opposed

adjective

op·​posed ə-ˈpōzd 

: set or placed in opposition : contrary

… with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have bought …

—Felix G. Rohatyn

voters who are opposed to the plan

Examples of opposed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet a hardline segment of both society and the broader elite remains opposed. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 19 June 2026

And just like opponents say their constituents are opposed, supporters say voters in their district favor the plan, especially after it’s explained by a proponent. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026

Those opposed belonged to the Social Democratic Party, the Greens, and the Left Alliance. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026

The seemingly militaristic act of archery and peaceful meditation may seem diametrically opposed. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English — more at oppose

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing opposed

• as opposed to
• diametrically opposed to

Rhymes for opposed

• decomposed
• discomposed
• indisposed
• interposed
• juxtaposed
• predisposed
• presupposed
• reimposed
• superposed
• undisclosed
• undisposed
• unenclosed