In disagreement with; conflicting with another opinion, fact, or position.
“The scientist's findings are at odds with the industry's official position on safety.”
“His proposal is at odds with what most residents said they wanted in the survey.”
This phrase is a strong signal of contrast in Reading Part 4, often used to state directly that one person's view clashes with another's. When you see 'at odds with,' expect the passage to be building toward the central disagreement the questions will ask about.
Synonyms: in conflict with, opposed to, incompatible with