Meaning & Definition of Adverse in English
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Adverse
/ædvərs/
adjective
1. Contrary to your interests or welfare
- "Adverse circumstances"
- "Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"
synonym:
- adverse,
- inauspicious,
- untoward
2. In an opposing direction
- "Adverse currents"
- "A contrary wind"
synonym:
- adverse,
- contrary
Examples of using
It has been shown in most studies on this subject that intervention of the legislature had adverse effects.