set against

verb

set against; setting against; sets against

: feeling strongly that one does not want (something) or will not do (something)

Everyone was set against going.

He was dead set against the deal.

Examples of set against in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The film is a sweeping romance set against one of history’s most unlikely backdrops — Germany in the immediate aftermath of WWII. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 June 2026

Not only will it be set against the backdrop of powdery white sand and turquoise waves, but there is also a ballroom, as well as beachfront and outdoor venues. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

The cover features protagonists Lucia Caminos and Jason Duval in a classic collage style, set against a Vice City backdrop, hinting at their criminal couple story in Leonida. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Once again, the three-day festival, held at Pine Mountain State Resort Park, succeeded at bridging every facet of the American music experience into a single weekend of nonstop artistry set against some of the most gorgeous natural scenery east of the Mississippi River. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Rhymes for set against

• recommenced
• recompensed
• commenced
• condensed
• dispensed
• expensed
• incensed
• unfenced
• fenced
• sensed
• tensed