Opposition Terminology

verb to have or express an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

• The board of directors may disapprove of the proposed budget.
• My parents always disapprove of my choice in music.
• She totally disapproves of his new haircut.
• The old guard disapproves of any changes to the tradition.

noun the state of being regarded with disapproval or dislike

• The company's decision to cut employee benefits fell into disfavor among the staff.
• The new dress code is really in disfavor with the team.
• His behavior definitely put him in the disfavor of the boss.
• The artist's controversial painting was met with disfavor by the critics.

noun a feeling of distaste or aversion

verb to have a strong feeling of aversion or disapproval towards something

• I have a strong dislike for the new company policy.
• I really dislike the taste of mushrooms.
• I can't stand that show, I totally dislike it.
• She has a dislike for early mornings, preferring to sleep in instead.

noun a physical or mental fight or contest

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Many countries have joined together to form alliances in order to struggle against terrorism.
• We need to band together and struggle against unfair working conditions.
• Let's team up and fight against this injustice.
• She felt like she was constantly swimming upstream, struggling against the current of life's challenges.

adjective reluctant or not wanting to do something

• The employee was unwilling to work overtime without proper compensation.
• She's unwilling to share her snacks with anyone.
• He's totally unwilling to try new things, dude.
• The artist was unwilling to compromise on her vision for the painting.