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adverse

 

[ ˈædvɜːrs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a negative way

Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

Synonyms

harmful, negative, unfavorable

Examples of usage

  • The adverse effects of climate change are becoming more apparent.
  • She had an adverse reaction to the medication.
Context #2 | Adjective

opposed or contrary

Acting against or in a contrary direction; hostile; opposed.

Synonyms

contrary, hostile, opposed

Examples of usage

  • There was adverse criticism of her decision.
  • The adverse party in the debate presented strong arguments.

Translations

Translations of the word "adverse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adverso

🇮🇳 विपरीत

🇩🇪 ungünstig

🇮🇩 merugikan

🇺🇦 несприятливий

🇵🇱 niekorzystny

🇯🇵 不利な

🇫🇷 défavorable

🇪🇸 adverso

🇹🇷 olumsuz

🇰🇷 불리한

🇸🇦 معاكس

🇨🇿 nepříznivý

🇸🇰 nepriaznivý

🇨🇳 不利的

🇸🇮 neugoden

🇮🇸 andstæðingur

🇰🇿 қолайсыз

🇬🇪 არახელსაყრელი

🇦🇿 mənfi

🇲🇽 adverso

Word origin

The word 'adverse' originated from the Latin word 'adversus', meaning 'hostile or contrary'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass a wide range of negative connotations, from describing harmful effects to indicating opposition or hostility.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,184, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.