be dead set against — Completely opposed to or determined to resist something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Completely opposed to or determined to resist something
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi dɛd sɛt əˈɡɛnst/
Example Sentences
- My cat is dead set against taking a bath - it's like negotiating with a furry terrorist.
- The board members were dead set against the merger proposal.
- He's dead set against using social media, claiming it's a waste of time.
be dead set against
ADJECTIVE[/bi dɛd sɛt əˈɡɛnst/]
Completely opposed to or determined to resist something
💡 Concept
The villagers are dead set against the new highway cutting through their farmland.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bi dɛd sɛt əˈɡɛnst/
🇬🇧 UK/bi dɛd sɛt əˈɡeɪnst/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
upsetregretforget
upset
regret
forget
🔗Collocations
be dead set against change
dead set against the proposal
dead set against moving
remain dead set against
absolutely dead set against
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat is dead set against taking a bath - it's like negotiating with a furry terrorist.”
“The board members were dead set against the merger proposal.”
“He's dead set against using social media, claiming it's a waste of time.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother is dead set against throwing away anything - her house is basically a museum of expired coupons.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
firmly opposedadamantly againstvehemently opposedresolutely against
Antonyms
supportive ofin favor ofagreeable to
Related
determinedstubbornunwaveringinflexible
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