This is the 14924th most frequent Korean word.
반발했으나
"반발했으나" means "resisted but" or "opposed but."
The word '반발했으나' is used to indicate a contrast between opposition and eventual acceptance.
그는 새로운 정책에 대해 반발했으나 결국 이를 받아들였다.
He opposed the new policy but eventually accepted it.
Here '반발했으나' juxtaposes public objection against the continuation of plans.
많은 주민들이 도시 개발 계획에 반발했으나 프로젝트는 진행되었다.
Many residents opposed the urban development plan, but the project proceeded.
In this sentence, '반발했으나' highlights the conflict of opposition without effecting a change.