adverse | ||
1. | [ adjective ] contrary to your interests or welfare | |
Synonyms: | inauspicious untoward harmful | |
Examples: | "adverse circumstances" "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions" |
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Related terms: | unfavorable | |
2. | [ adjective ] in an opposing direction | |
Synonyms: | contrary | |
Examples: | "adverse currents" "a contrary wind" |
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Related terms: | unfavorable | |
Similar spelling: |
adversely advertise advertiser advertised advertize advertent adversity adversary advert adverb advertizer advertency advertence adverbial |