Adverse

Quick meaning: Adverse is an adjective meaning Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.

Meaning

Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.

More Meanings

1. (not comparable) Opposite; confronting.
2. Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

Example Sentences

adverse weather

the adverse page

adverse criticism

adverse circumstances

Word Forms

• adverser
• adversest

Synonyms for adverse

Depending on context, synonyms include contrary, harmful, untoward, unfavorable, inauspicious, unfavourable.

Antonyms for adverse

Common opposites include proverse.

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Related dictionary entries include contrary, unfavourable, inauspicious, untoward, harmful, unfavorable.

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