What is the comparative form of “opposed”?
The comparative form of “opposed” is “more opposed”.Example
She is more opposed to the idea of moving than I am.
Example
He is more opposed to change than anyone else in the company.
What is the superlative form of “opposed”?
The superlative form of “opposed” is “most opposed”.Example
Out of all the candidates, she is the most opposed to increasing taxes.
Example
The activist group is the most opposed to the construction of the new building.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "opposed" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more opposed" and "most opposed" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of resistance or unwillingness.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Opposed" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more opposed”
Used to describe someone or something that is more resistant or unwilling to accept or support something.
Example
They are more against the new policy than any other department.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most opposed”
Used to describe someone or something that is the most resistant or unwilling to accept or support something.
Example
He is the most against the idea of outsourcing jobs.
Using than with comparative “more opposed”
When using the comparative form "more opposed" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more opposed to the idea of moving than I am." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of opposition in "she" is higher than the level of opposition in "I."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more opposed” and “most opposed” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Ideas or proposals
The board members were more opposed to the new marketing strategy than the CEO.
The board members were more opposed to the new marketing strategy than the CEO.
- 2Changes
The employees were the most opposed to the new work schedule.
The employees were the most opposed to the new work schedule.
- 3Policies or regulations
The citizens were more opposed to the new tax law than the politicians.
The citizens were more opposed to the new tax law than the politicians.
- 4Actions or decisions
The committee was the most opposed to the decision to cut funding for education.
The committee was the most opposed to the decision to cut funding for education.
Related idioms and phrases
Dead set against
To be completely opposed to something.
Example
He is dead set against the idea of raising taxes.
Dig in one's heels
To refuse to change one's position or opinion.
Example
She dug in her heels and refused to compromise.
