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

The unique cross-border nature of this Capital of Culture brings together two nations and multiple cultures, all set against the stunning natural backdrop of the Soča River Valley and the Julian Alps. —David Nikel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Topping the inaugural long-format slate is Ivy Boys, an action detective series set against the backdrop of WWII-era Korea about a group of fashionable tailors who secretly work as sleuths behind the scenes. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2024

The American rapper took inspiration from biker culture set against a futuristic scene. —Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024

The flag of North Korea features a red star within a white circle set against a wide red stripe, bordered by thinner white and blue stripes. —Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024