opposed
Not in favor
Opposed describes a position of resistance, disagreement, or conflict with something else.
If you are opposed to a plan, you disagree with it and may work against it.
Opposed forces or ideas stand in contrast or contradiction to each other.
The phrase as opposed to draws a distinction between two things: I prefer tea as opposed to coffee.
Diametrically opposed things are completely contrary, like polar opposites.
Intense dislike or repugnance
- antipathyIngrained, intense aversion
- dislikeMild negative regard
- distasteMild aversion or dislike
- reluctanceDisinclination to act
unwilling · loath · repugnance · disfavor · objection · disapproval · resistance · disinclination
Diametrically opposed to
- contradictoryLogically opposed to itself
- counterFlat service surface
- inverseOpposite in position
- conflictingIncompatible with each other
clashing · incompatible · irreconcilable · diametric · polar · converse · antithesis · contrasting
Openly resisting control
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
steadfast · unwavering · intransigent · recalcitrant · refractory · obstructive · blocking · fighting
aversion
Intense dislike or repugnance
reluctance · unwilling · loath · repugnance · disfavor · objection · disapproval · resistance · disinclination · hesitant
antithetical
Diametrically opposed to
- contradictoryLogically opposed to itself
- counterFlat service surface
- inverseOpposite in position
conflicting · clashing · incompatible · irreconcilable · diametric · polar · converse · antithesis · contrasting · divergent
defiant
Openly resisting control
- obstinateFirmly refusing to yield
- stubbornRefusing to change course
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
immovable · steadfast · unwavering · intransigent · recalcitrant · refractory · obstructive · blocking · fighting · combative
- comparisonscomparison, compare, comparative, analogy, metaphor
- unwillingreluctant, hesitant, resistant, averse, disinclined
- unevenuneven, irregular, unequal, nonuniform, asymmetric
- statusespending, active, approved, inactive, completed
- took onassumed, undertook, undertaken, tackled, shouldered
opposedcompatible
Able to work together
aligned · in agreement · harmonious · similar · congruent
- polar oppositeComplete contrary in nature
- as opposed toIndicating contrast between alternatives
- opposite sexDifferent gender from yours
- opposite sidesLocations directly across
- opposite ends
- opposable thumbsDigits that press against fingers
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