opposed

adjective

op·​posed ə-ˈpōzd How to pronounce opposed (audio)
: set or placed in opposition : contrary
with politicians, as opposed to soap, you cannot return what you have boughtFelix G. Rohatyn
voters who are opposed to the plan

Examples of opposed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Indeed, three of Willie Pye’s jurors are now opposed to his execution, citing factors in the inmate’s background that were not presented by what his clemency petition says was an overworked and ineffective public defender. Dakin Andone, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 But the Sierra Club and some of the state’s other environmental groups are opposed. Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024 And those that are actually opposed to him don’t have enough support. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Mar. 2024 Pushing openly for the overthrow of Henry, the gangs are opposed to the entry of the force into Haiti. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 Both remained opposed to changing the filibuster rule to allow a bill on voting rights to proceed. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 5 Mar. 2024 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology is strongly opposed to the video and proposed legislation. Katarina Sostaric, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024 Who's opposed: Immigration and civil rights advocates, including the ACLU of Indiana, see this as disenfranchising immigrant voters and people with nontraditional addresses, like the unhoused and college students. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Feb. 2024 Still, in the Senate, some lawmakers like Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) remain opposed to the bill. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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