dead set against
Completely against something
Dead set against means completely and unwaveringly opposed to something: She was dead set against selling the house.
The phrase emphasizes firmness of position—someone dead set against something won't be persuaded otherwise.
Dead here intensifies set, which means fixed or determined.
- averseOpposed or unwilling
- opposedAgainst something stated
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- resistantWithstanding external forces
- refusalAct of declining
no way · steadfast · resolute · stand firm · repudiation · contrary · unwavering · adamant · firm · implacable · dug in · won't budge · intransigent · uncompromising · unyielding · disapproval · dissent · antagonistic