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oppositional

/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃənəl/ adjective · British & US

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What does oppositional mean?

adjective

Showing opposition or resistance; opposing or resistant.

Example

"The child's oppositional behavior made it difficult for her parents to discipline her."

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Words that share this root

oppose opposition opposite opposite

What's another word for oppositional?

contrary resistant uncooperative defiant rebellious unyielding

What's the opposite of oppositional?

cooperative compliant obedient

Rhymes with oppositional

positional conditional relational situational