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Definitions

go against the grain

VERB
disagree
Synonyms
STRONG
bother distress hurt injure nauseate sicken trouble upset
WEAK
be distasteful be disturbing be sickening be unsuitable discomfort make ill
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist calm cure heal help mend please soothe
WEAK
accept acquiesce agree coincide concur consent harmonize

Example Sentences

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Many of our best picks resulted from a willingness to go against the grain with out-of-favor stocks—and impeccable timing.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

We should nurture them as an occasionally irresponsible group that can go against the grain of society and pronounce hard truths.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

David Murdoch: Going to go against the grain here and say this tie isn't over.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

But as long as food waste is a significant contributor to climate change, I will go against the grain, so to speak, to make an impact and hope my oddball ways catch on.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

"Well, governor, it is very good of you; but I tell you it will go against the grain for us to take your money."

From Colonel Thorndyke's Secret by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.