opposed

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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

opposed

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past tense and past participle of oppose

Examples of opposed in a Sentence

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Adjective

Francis Scott Key was devoutly religious and deeply opposed to the War of 1812. — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 11, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

But some Charlotte neighbors remain opposed to the project due to its design. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026

Yet despite those signings not panning out, the owners are hell-bent on a salary cap, while the players are vehemently opposed. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Those opposed weren’t necessarily Trump supporters, according to Tierney. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English — more at oppose

First Known Use

Adjective

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