weaned

adjective

as in opposed

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  1. opposed
  2. inexperienced
  3. averse
  4. unseasoned
Adjective
  • Maps showing the states that are most opposed to AI data centers.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Fifty-three percent of Americans support executing Hasan by firing squad, with 42% opposed.
    — Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of opposed
Adjective
  • Right tackle Joe Alt (neck) and left guard Kayode Awosika (fibula) remain out, meaning rookie center Jake Slaughter will continue to anchor a front that has featured several inexperienced players over the last two games.
    — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These experienced and skilled athletes, who are often 22 or 23 years old, are appealing to coaches, especially when compared with inexperienced and physically less developed freshmen.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of inexperienced
Adjective
  • Expect Raman, whom City Hall opponents have long trashed as conflict-averse, to focus on a message of possibility and positivity while holding her ground and striking back — and hard — when necessary.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • On the other hand are more risk-averse leaders, most notably Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of averse
Adjective
  • Sherry, apple cider, and unseasoned rice vinegars can also stand in, depending on the dish.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The comedian is partnering with Knorr to joke about unseasoned chicken in a series of social videos.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of unseasoned
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