Dead set against Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈdɛd/ /ˈsɛt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

DED-set uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST

UK

dˈɛd/ /sˈɛt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

ded-SET uh-GENST

Definition

To be completely opposed to something, with very strong feelings against it.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, emphatic phrase. Used mainly in speech. Commonly follows 'I'm' or 'they're' ('I'm dead set against it'). Stronger than simply saying 'against'. Not used for minor disagreements.

• Spanish: totalmente en contra
• Portuguese (BR): completamente contra - totalmente contra
• Portuguese (PT): completamente contra - totalmente contra
• Chinese (Simplified): 坚决反对
• Chinese (Traditional): 堅決反對
• Hindi: पूरी तरह से खिलाफ
• Arabic: ضد بشدة - يعارض تمامًا
• Bengali: পুরোপুরি বিরোধী - ঘোরতর বিপক্ষে
• Russian: категорически против
• Japanese: 絶対反対 - 頑固に反対
• Vietnamese: phản đối kịch liệt - nhất quyết phản đối
• Korean: 완강히 반대하는 - 단호히 반대하는
• Turkish: kesinlikle karşı - şiddetle karşı
• Urdu: سخت مخالف - پوری طرح خلاف
• Indonesian: sangat menentang - benar-benar menolak

Example Sentences

My parents are dead set against letting me get a tattoo.

basic

She is dead set against eating meat.

basic

The team was dead set against the new rule.

basic

I'm dead set against moving to another city right now.

natural

They’re dead set against changing the company logo, no matter what.

natural

My friends know I’m dead set against smoking, so they never offer me a cigarette.

natural