mutually opposed

Frequency: 5.54.0 per million words

Indicates that two things are opposed to each other.

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Examples (10)

  • The two sets of values seemed mutually opposed.
  • Their goals for the project were mutually opposed, making collaboration difficult.
  • These two theories appear mutually opposed, yet some scientists try to reconcile them.
  • He found himself in a position where his personal beliefs were mutually opposed to his professional obligations.
  • The interests of the two factions were so mutually opposed that a compromise seemed impossible.
  • Arguments that are mutually opposed cannot both be true simultaneously.
  • The concepts of absolute freedom and strict regulation are often seen as mutually opposed.
  • She argued that the two approaches were not mutually opposed but rather complementary.
  • Despite their mutually opposed viewpoints, they managed to maintain a respectful dialogue.
  • The results of the two experiments were mutually opposed, indicating a need for further investigation.