At Odds (Adjective)
Meaning
In disagreement; "the figures are at odds with our findings"; "contradictory attributes of unjust justice and loving vindictiveness"- John Morley.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The two scientists were at odds over the interpretation of their data.
- The company's mission statement and its treatment of employees were at odds with each other.
- The new policy is at odds with the state's long-standing tradition of supporting the arts.
- The two friends have been at odds for months over their differing views on politics.
- The principles of democracy and authoritarianism are fundamentally at odds with one another.