weaned

adjective

Definition of weanednext
as in opposed

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  1. opposed
  2. averse
  3. unseasoned
Adjective
  • Cases like these — and the slew of illicit shops padlocked by police on the local news — have the potential to alarm Americans who have only just begun to support the notion of legalization, and provide fuel for those who are opposed to it.
    Lavanya Ramanathan, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Even though 2023’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was billed as the final film in the series, Baker isn’t opposed to having a role in future Indiana Jones properties if given the chance.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of opposed
Adjective
  • Family members also tend to have high emotional dependence on each other and may be conflict averse, says Klass.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2024
  • On Tuesday night, a remarkably patient and determined Kamala Harris faced off against a version of Donald Trump that seemed even more incoherent and fact averse than usual.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2024
Definition of averse
Adjective
  • Cooking on unseasoned cast iron can result in sticking, rusting, and a myriad of other issues (some of which are outlined above).
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Pro tip: Brazil recommends interviewing multiple agents to weed out the unseasoned professionals.
    Sami Sparber, Axios, 14 Sep. 2024
Definition of unseasoned
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