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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pohz]
- /əˈpoʊz/
- /ʌnəˈpəʊzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pohz]
- /əˈpoʊz/
Definitions of unopposed word
- verb with object unopposed to act against or provide resistance to; combat. 1
- verb with object unopposed to stand in the way of; hinder; obstruct. 1
- verb with object unopposed to set as an opponent or adversary. 1
- verb with object unopposed to be hostile or adverse to, as in opinion: to oppose a resolution in a debate. 1
- verb with object unopposed to set as an obstacle or hindrance. 1
- verb with object unopposed to set against in some relation, especially as to demonstrate a comparison or contrast: to oppose advantages to disadvantages. 1
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Origin of unopposed
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Old French opposer, blend of Latin oppōnere to set against and Old French poser to pose1, associated with the L past participle oppositus
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Parts of speech for Unopposed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unopposed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
unopposed usage trend in Literature
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adj unopposed
- accepted — Accepted ideas are agreed by most people to be correct or reasonable.
- card-carrying — A card-carrying member of a particular group or political party is an official member of that group or party, rather than someone who supports it.
Antonyms for unopposed
adj unopposed
- loath — unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse: to be loath to admit a mistake.
adjective unopposed
- challenged — If you say that someone is challenged in a particular way, you mean that they have a disability in that area. Challenged is often combined with inappropriate words for humorous effect.
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