opposed

adjective

op·​posed ə-ˈpōzd How to pronounce opposed (audio)
Synonyms of opposednext
: 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

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Other conservative pundits, including Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, are also opposed. Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026 But legislation in the Senate failed to attract 60 votes to overcome a filibuster, where a handful of Republicans are also opposed. Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026 This is news that is bound to be celebrated by many in the creative community who have become loudly and vehemently opposed to anything AI encroaching on Hollywood. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 Mar. 2026 The vote in Reading, population 26,610, was 10,638 in favor of the audit to 4,124 opposed. Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opposed

Word History

Etymology

Middle English — more at oppose

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of opposed was in the 15th century

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“Opposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opposed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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