Meaning & use

opposed

adjective·Everyday

Strongly disagreeing with or against a particular idea, plan, or action.

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Many local residents are opposed to building a new highway through the park.

The two proposals represent opposed views on how the budget should be spent.

A note on using this word

Opposed is typically followed by to, as in opposed to the plan, not against, which would be redundant.

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