opposed

adjective

op·​posed ə-ˈpōzd How to pronounce opposed (audio)
Synonyms of opposed
: 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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Some White House aides who focus on politics were strongly opposed, one of the sources said. — Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Gallup found in a survey published in May that seven in 10 Americans oppose the construction of an AI data center in their local area, with 48% strongly opposed. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 30 July 2026 The vast majority of comments—many from angry investors—appear deeply opposed to the new rule. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 But money for both of those projects came from the 2021 law that Marshall voted against and actively opposed, called the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 July 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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