Oppositional

/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃənəl/

विरोधी; विपक्षी; प्रतिरोधी

Origin & History

Formed from opposition + -al, ultimately from Latin opponere (“to set against”).

यह opposition + -al से बना है; मूल रूप से लैटिन opponere (अर्थ: “के विरुद्ध/सामने रखना”) से व्युत्पन्न।

Definition

Used to describe a person, group, attitude, or action that is against someone or something, or that tends to argue, resist, or challenge.

किसी व्यक्ति, समूह, रवैये या कार्य का वर्णन करने के लिए, जो किसी के/किसी चीज़ के विरोध में हो, या जो असहमति, प्रतिरोध या चुनौती देने की प्रवृत्ति रखता हो।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The oppositional party criticized the new policy.
विपक्षी पार्टी ने नई नीति की आलोचना की।

Usage Examples

His oppositional stance made negotiations difficult.
Oppositional voices in parliament demanded a review.
The child became oppositional when asked to follow rules.
The editorial took an oppositional tone toward the government.

Related Forms

Noun
Opposition / Opponent / Oppositionality
Adjective
Adverb
Oppositionally

Idioms & Phrases

Take an oppositional stance
विरोधी रुख अपनाना
In an oppositional role
विपक्ष/विरोध की भूमिका में
An oppositional voice
विरोधी/विपक्षी आवाज़