Opposed

/əˈpoʊzd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of oppose; to have been in conflict or disagreement with.

They opposed the decision made by the committee last week.

adjective

Being in conflict or disagreement with; contrary to.

She was opposed to the new policy changes proposed by the management.

Located on the opposite side; facing.

The two teams were opposed to each other in the championship game.

Resisting or fighting against.

The activists are opposed to the development plans for the forest.

The word 'opposed' comes from the Latin 'opponere', meaning 'to put against'.

opposed to

In disagreement or resistance with something.

be opposed

To actively disagree or stand in opposition.

strongly opposed

To have a firm or intense disagreement.

oppose

To resist or fight against.

opposition

The action of opposing something.

opponent

One who opposes another in a contest.

Against the grain

She's really against the grain when it comes to that policy.

Not on board

I'm not on board with that idea; I'm totally opposed.