at odds

phrase

Synonyms of at oddsnext
: not agreeing with each other : in a state of disagreement
The parents and teachers are still at odds (about/over what to teach the students).
—often + with
The two groups have long been at odds with each other.
He was completely at oddswith the way the problem was being handled.
The results of the study are at odds with our previous findings.

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Closer to home, Lula has also found himself at odds with a Latin America shifting to the right. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Lago has also been at odds with the owner of Gables bierhouse Fritz & Franz, most recently over whether the restaurant could host outdoor watch parties during this year’s FIFA World Cup games. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 Such commitments have, in recent years, put the foundation at odds with conservative policymakers including Vice President JD Vance. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 In many instances, a nature lead might find that their underlying motivation is at odds with their employer’s, causing friction and making their — suddenly outsized — remit difficult to fulfil. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at odds

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“At odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20odds. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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