opposed

op-posed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (adjective) Being against something; in disagreement or conflict.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) In contrast to; different from.

  3. 3.

    (verb) Past tense and past participle of "oppose."

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    as opposed to — in contrast to; rather than
  • •
    diametrically opposed — completely opposite in nature or position

Related words

Antonyms: favorable, in favor, supportive
See also: against, oppose, opposing, opposition
Synonyms: against, contrary, hostile

Etymology

Past participle of oppose, from Old French opposer, from Latin opponere ("to set against").