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Coming from the Latin adversus meaning "turned against," adverse is an adjective describing a factor that seems to work against or actively harm something. Think of the related word, adversary, which means "enemy or opponent," so that if something is adverse, it acts as if it were the enemy.
Synonyms for ADVERSE: unfavorable, negative, hostile, detrimental, harmful, damaging, destructive, threatening; Antonyms of ADVERSE: favorable, positive, advantageous, sympathetic, beneficial, supportive, friendly, good
harmful or likely to cause problems: A chain reaction of adverse events in the financial markets has put lenders under severe pressure. adverse effect/impact/change Recent bad publicity has had an adverse effect on sales.
Definition of adverse adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ADVERSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary. Meaning of adverse – Learner’s Dictionary. adverse. adjective. formal uk / ˈædvɜːs / us. adverse conditions/effects/impact. Add to word list. things that cause problems or danger: adverse weather conditions. Pollution levels like these will certainly have an adverse effect on health.
4 days ago · Definition of 'adverse' Word Frequency. adverse. (ædvɜrs ) adjective. Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavorable to you. The police said Mr. Hadfield's decision would have no adverse effect on the progress of the investigation. Synonyms: unfavourable, bad, threatening, hostile More Synonyms of adverse. adversely adverb [ADV with v]
1. Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic: adverse criticism. 2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable: adverse circumstances. 3. Moving in an opposite or opposing direction: adverse currents.
