˜yÐÄvlog

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opposeless

[ uh-pohz-lis ]

adjective

Archaic.
  1. tolerating no opposition or resistance; irresistible.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of opposeless1

First recorded in 1595–1605; oppose + -less
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Example Sentences

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You ought to recognize that the forces which produced the Confederate States were just as all-powerful and opposeless as those which produced the United States; that in fact they were exactly the same in kind, that is, the forces of nationalization.

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If Mr. Hardy had not had such sardonic emotions, such desire to "hit back" at the great "opposeless wills," and such Goblin-like glee at the tricks they play us, he would never have been able to write "Tess."

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This world I do renounce, and, in your sights, Shake patiently my great affliction off: If I could bear it longer, and not fall To quarrel with your great opposeless wills, My snuff and loathed part of nature should Burn itself out.

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