Opposed Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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opposed

[əˈpoʊzd ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in conflict

In conflict with; in opposition to; in contrast with.

Synonyms

against, anti, conflicting, contradictory, contrary.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
opposed	Use when someone is actively resisting or disagreeing with something. She is opposed to the new policy. Many citizens are opposed to the construction of the highway.
contrary	Best for expressing an opposing or opposite opinion, tendency, or action. Can sometimes have a negative connotation, implying stubbornness. On the contrary, I believe we should proceed with the plan. He has a contrary opinion on this matter.
conflicting	Best used when two or more things are in disagreement or cannot coexist peacefully. Their schedules are conflicting, making it hard to find a meeting time. There are conflicting reports about the incident.
anti	Often used as a prefix to indicate opposition to a specific ideology, movement, or practice. She is anti-smoking. He joined an anti-war protest.
against	Good for expressing direct opposition or resistance toward something, often in a confrontational way. They are against animal testing. The decision to go to war was against the wishes of many citizens.
contradictory	Used when describing statements, ideas, or actions that directly oppose each other, making them incompatible. The witnesses gave contradictory statements. Her actions are contradictory to her words.

Examples of usage

He was opposed to the proposal.
The two candidates have opposed views on the issue.
She is opposed to any form of discrimination.
The two teams are opposed to each other in the final match.
Many people are opposed to the new law.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

unfavorable

Unfavorably disposed towards someone or something.

Synonyms

adverse, antagonistic, disagreeable, hostile, unfavorable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
opposed	Used when someone is against or not in favor of something, often in a more formal or neutral context. She is opposed to the new regulations. Many people are opposed to the construction of the new highway.
unfavorable	Used to describe conditions, situations, or opinions that are not advantageous, often in less intense or formal contexts. The weather forecast is unfavorable for the weekend. She received unfavorable feedback from her supervisor.
disagreeable	Used for describing someone or something that is unpleasant or hard to deal with, usually less formal and often about personalities or conditions. She found him to be a very disagreeable person. The weather was so disagreeable that we decided to stay indoors.
hostile	Used to describe a situation, environment, or behavior that is unfriendly or aggressive, often with a sense of threat or conflict. They were met with a hostile reception at the meeting. The soldiers encountered a hostile environment.
adverse	Typically used to describe negative effects, conditions, or outcomes, often in more technical or formal contexts. The medicine had adverse side effects. They faced adverse weather conditions during the hike.
antagonistic	Used when describing an active opposition, often with actions or attitudes that are deliberately hostile or contentious. The two political parties have an antagonistic relationship. He was antagonistic towards his new coworker.

Examples of usage

He is opposed to any changes in the project.
She is opposed to the idea of raising taxes.
The company is opposed to hiring new employees at the moment.

Translations

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Origin of 'opposed'

The word 'opposed' originated from the Middle English word 'opposen', which came from the Old French word 'opposer', and ultimately from the Latin word 'opponere' meaning 'to set against'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century.

See also: oppose, opposer, opposing, opposite, opposition, unopposed.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,162, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.

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