set against

phrasal 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

Setsu Niseko Located in the center of Grand Hirafu, Setsu blends the sophistication of a city hotel with the warmth of a mountain lodge, with slate-gray walls set against pale woods and glowing lanterns. —Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025

Bright pill shapes set against a dark field give the cover a cinematic, almost ominous energy—light and dangerous at once. —Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025

Turkey's comparatively youthful population, especially when set against an aging Europe, has long been viewed as a key advantage for its labor force and economic potential. —MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

More than 100 dancers and musicians perform at the London Coliseum, set against an Edwardian London backdrop and reimagined to focus on Clara throughout the story. —Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 10 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for set against

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