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- Dictionaryop·posed/əˈpōzd/
adjective
- 1. eager to prevent or put an end to; disapproving of or disagreeing with: "opposed to the construction of nuclear power plants" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of two or more things) contrasting or conflicting with each other: "the agency is being asked to do two diametrically opposed things" Similar
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to disagree with a principle or plan: She's opposed to any changes to the current legislation.
Opposed definition: hostile or resistant (usually followed by to). See examples of OPPOSED used in a sentence.
The meaning of OPPOSED is set or placed in opposition : contrary. How to use opposed in a sentence.
1. : to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast. one military force opposed to another. concreteness as opposed to abstraction L. E. Lynch. 2. : to place opposite or against something. oppose the enemy. oppose a congressional bill. 3. : to offer resistance to. opposer noun. Synonyms. buck. defy. fight.
to disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them: Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall. The proposed tax rise has been vigorously opposed by business leaders.
to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. to set as an obstacle or hindrance. to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. to use or take as being opposite or contrary.
Two teams playing against each other are opposed; so are two sides in a war. If you're opposed, you're usually up against an opponent or opposing side. Politicians often talk about being opposed to one law and in favor of another. If someone is against higher taxes, they're opposed to higher taxes.
