at odds

phrase

Synonyms of at oddsnext
: not agreeing with each other : in a state of disagreement
The parents and teachers are still at odds (about/over what to teach the students).
—often + with
The two groups have long been at odds with each other.
He was completely at oddswith the way the problem was being handled.
The results of the study are at odds with our previous findings.

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His first-half profligacy, at odds with his attacking threat, exemplified that notion. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Thurmond offered only a brief explanation for rejecting the appeal, leaving the decision somewhat at odds with the state’s separate finding that the teachers agreement would have improved the district’s financial position. — Chaewon Chung august 11, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Rowling has long been outspoken about her views, and has been at odds with many actors in the Harry Potter franchise, such as Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe, who have openly opposed her rhetoric. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Cousins Eugenio and Federico have been at odds over additional investments in ABS-CBN, which has accumulated losses of over 45 billion pesos ($741 million) since Congress didn’t renew its broadcasting franchise in 2020. — Ian Sayson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at odds

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“At odds.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20odds. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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