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Definition of Adverse
1. Adjective. Contrary to your interests or welfare. "Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"
Exact synonyms: Inauspicious, Untoward
Similar to: Unfavorable, Unfavourable
Derivative terms: Adversity, Adversity, Inauspiciousness
Similar to: Unfavorable, Unfavourable
Derivative terms: Adversity, Adversity, Inauspiciousness
2. Adjective. In an opposing direction. "A contrary wind"
Definition of Adverse
1. 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.
2. v. t. To oppose; to resist.
Definition of Adverse
1. Adjective. 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. ¹
2. Adjective. Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire. ¹
3. Adjective. (not comparable) Opposite; confronting. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Adverse
1. acting in opposition [adj]
Medical Definition of Adverse
1. Harmful. (18 Nov 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Adverse
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