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

Prosper Insights & Analytics The finding suggests that Americans are not necessarily opposed to AI innovation. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Wrigley View Rooftop maintains the Cubs are not really opposed to rooftop seats, only to others owning those seats. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026

Among Central Valley residents opposition is a little lighter, with 38% strongly opposed and 29% somewhat opposed. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 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