How to Pronounce "against the world"
expression
uh-GAYNST thuh WORLD
uh-GENST thuh WORLD
Definition
Acting or feeling like you are in opposition to everyone else, often with a sense of being alone in facing difficulties or fighting for something others do not support.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝɫd
British English
ɐɡˈɛnst/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-GAYNST thuh WORLD
UK
uh-GENST thuh WORLD
Listen in Context
Sometimes she feels like she is against the world.
He stands against the world to defend his ideas.
They felt it was them against the world during the difficult times.
It’s just you and me against the world—let’s do this!