opposed

adjective

op·​posed ə-ˈpōzd How to pronounce opposed (audio)
: set or placed in opposition : contrary
with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have boughtFelix G. Rohatyn
voters who are opposed to the plan

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The two holidays are ideologically opposed: Canada Day celebrates the country’s 1867 confederation under British law, while July Fourth celebrates a violent revolution against the crown. Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025 Top Georgia Republicans have been mostly silent, while Georgia’s two Democratic U.S. senators are staunchly opposed. Glen Luke Flanagan, Fortune, 30 June 2025 In a near-mirror image, 77% of Democrats oppose the airstrikes, with 61% strongly opposed. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 26 June 2025 The majority of Republicans (73%) back the measure, but most Independents and Democrats are opposed. Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for opposed

Word History

Etymology

Middle English — more at oppose

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of opposed was in the 15th century

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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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