adverse (Meaning)
adverse (s)
contrary to your interests or welfare
in an opposing direction
adverse (a.)
Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of caste.
Opposite.
In hostile opposition to; unfavorable; unpropitious; contrary to one's wishes; unfortunate; calamitous; afflictive; hurtful; as, adverse fates, adverse circumstances, things adverse.
adverse (v. t.)
To oppose; to resist.
Synonyms & Antonyms of adverse
Synonyms:
- pernicious
- parlous
- lethal
- unsafe
- antagonistic
- fatal
- perilous
- uncooperative
- malignant
- hurtful
- offensive
- uncongenial
- scathing
- competing
- baneful
- imperiling
- slanderous
- injurious
- deleterious
- baleful
- murderous
- opposing
- imperilling
- ill
- jeopardizing
- unhealthy
- resistant
- defamatory
- inhospitable
- troublesome
- noxious
- ruinous
- intolerant
- evil
- poisonous
- resisting
- conflicting
- detractive
- wounding
Antonyms:
adverse Sentence Examples
- The adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.
- The economic downturn had adverse effects on businesses, leading to layoffs and financial instability.
- Despite facing adverse circumstances, the resilient community came together to rebuild and support one another.
- The medical treatment had some adverse side effects, causing discomfort and temporary setbacks for the patient.
- The adverse impact of pollution on the environment is a growing concern that demands immediate attention.
- Investors were cautious due to the adverse market conditions, leading to a decline in stock prices.
- The athlete's performance suffered due to adverse training conditions and lack of proper equipment.
- The adverse publicity surrounding the product's safety issues led to a significant drop in sales.
- The adverse reactions to the new policy were evident as protests erupted across the city.
- The adverse outcome of the legal battle had a profound impact on the defendant's reputation and financial standing.
FAQs About the word adverse
contrary to your interests or welfare, in an opposing directionActing against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse
hostile, negative,unfavorable, risky, destructive,detrimental, disadvantageous, untoward, harmful, dangerous
useful, positive, sympathetic, good, propitious, friendly,favorable, helpful, beneficial, helpful
The adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain and strong winds, forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.
The economic downturn had adverse effects on businesses, leading to layoffs and financial instability.
Despite facing adverse circumstances, the resilient community came together to rebuild and support one another.
The medical treatment had some adverse side effects, causing discomfort and temporary setbacks for the patient.
