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weaned

adjective

as in opposed

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  1. opposed
  2. inexperienced
  3. averse
  4. unseasoned
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, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of opposed
Adjective
  • Key officers fell mortally wounded, and the inexperienced Americans might easily have broken again.
    — Harry Ostrer, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As is often the case with inexperienced players, their performance has been a mixed bag.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of inexperienced
Adjective
  • Stella McCartney x Bugaboo Footmuff Cocoon your babe in thermoregulating plushness with this footmuff, benefitting from reflective touches for night walks, a water-averse zipper, and a shoe shield that will maintain a spotless interior.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Saleh, more conflict-averse by nature, wasn’t a great personality fit for Johnson’s blunt communication style.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of averse
Adjective
  • The comedian is partnering with Knorr to joke about unseasoned chicken in a series of social videos.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And unlike most onigiri, typically made with unseasoned rice, Choe is using both white and purple sushi rice.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unseasoned
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