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Meaning of opposingly
The primary meaning of the word "opposingly" is to act or be in opposition to something.
Etymology of opposingly
The word "opposingly" has its roots in the verb "oppose", which comes from the Old French "opposer", derived from Latin "opponere", meaning to place against.
The suffix "-ly" is added to form an adverb, indicating the manner in which an action is performed.
Synonyms
contrarily
oppositely
conversely
inversely
contrastingly
differently
dissimilarly
antagonistically
conflictingly
discordantly
disagreeably
incompatibly
inconsistently
discrepantly
divergently
repugnantly
hostilely
adversarially
controversially
disputatiously
argumentatively
contentiously
cantankerously
pugnaciously
belligerently
aggressively
confrontationally
oppositionally
reactantly
negatively
Definitions
- The word "opposingly" is defined by Oxford Languages as acting or done in opposition to something, or in a way that shows opposition.
- It can also imply a sense of contrast or being on the opposite side of an issue, argument, or situation.
Usage Examples
- The two politicians spoke opposingly about the new tax reform, highlighting their differences in opinion.
- The company's mission statement and actual business practices seemed to be working opposingly, causing controversy among customers.
Antonyms
supportively
agreeably
cooperatively
harmoniously
compatibly
consistently
congruently
coincidentally
identically
similarly
correspondingly
sympathetically
favorably
positively
constructively
collaboratively
congenially
amicably
peacefully
uniformly
unanimously