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- DictionaryAd·verse/ˈadˌvərs/
adjective
- 1. preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable: "taxes are having an adverse effect on production"
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.
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
Definition of adverse adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ADVERSE definition: 1. things that cause problems or danger: 2. something negative that is said or written about…. Learn more.
4 days ago · 1. unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect. adverse criticism. 2. opposing one's interests or desire. adverse circumstances. 3. being or acting in a contrary direction; opposed or opposing. adverse winds.
3 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]
