count against
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To be a black mark on (someone); to be able to harm (someone's) reputation; to be able to cause (someone) to be rejected.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “count against” mean?
To be a black mark on (someone); to be able to harm (someone's) reputation; to be able to cause (someone) to be rejected.
Is “count against” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.