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   adverse

   /ˈadvəːs/

   adjective

   • 1. preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable: "taxes are having an adverse effect on production" Similar unfavourabledisadvantageousinauspiciousunpropitiousunfortunateunluckyuntimelyuntowarddisagreeableunpleasantbadpoorterribledreadfuldirewretchednastyhostileharmfuldangerousinjuriousdetrimentalhurtfuldeleteriousdestructiveperniciousdisadvantageousunfavourableunfortunateunhealthyhostileunfavourableantagonisticunfriendlyill-disposednegativeopposingopposedcontrarydissentinginimicalantipatheticat oddsOpposite favourablebeneficialpositivefriendly

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French advers, from Latin adversus ‘against, opposite’, past participle of advertere, from ad- ‘to’ + vertere ‘to turn’. Compare with averse.

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   What does adverse mean?

   • The meaning of ADVERSE is acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile. How to use adverse in a sentence. Adverse vs. Averse

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   What does adverso mean?

   • adverso, desfavorable, negativo… adverso, desfavorável… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! ADVERSE definition: 1. having a negative or harmful effect on something: 2. having a negative or harmful effect on….

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   What is the difference between adverse and averse?

   • Adverse most commonly means unfavorable or hostile, as in adverse conditions, adverse weather, or adverse criticism. Averse means strongly opposed to or having a feeling of strong dislike toward something, as in I’m extremely averse to taking on debt. Averse is often used in negative constructions, as in We are not averse to negotiations.

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   What is the noun form of averse?

   • The noun form of averse is aversion, meaning a strong feeling of dislike or opposition. Here’s an example of adverse and averse used correctly in a sentence. Example: I’m not averse to taking risks for the sake of adventure, but I just don’t think it’s safe to skydive in such adverse weather.

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   Adverse means having a negative or harmful effect on something. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as publicity, weather, conditions, and reactions, with synonyms and examples.

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     having a negative or harmful effect on something: adverse...

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     ADVERSE definicja: 1. having a negative or harmful effect on...

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   Adverse means acting against or in a contrary direction, opposed to one's interests, or causing harm. Learn the difference between adverse and averse, see synonyms, examples, and word history.

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   Adverse definition: unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect. See examples of ADVERSE used in a sentence.

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   If it's adverse, it's working against you — like adverse weather conditions or the adverse effects of eating too much sugar. Coming from the Latin adversus meaning "turned against," adverse is an adjective describing a factor that seems to work against or actively harm something.

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   Adverse means having a negative or harmful effect on something. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as publicity, weather, or reactions, with synonyms and translations.

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   Adverse means negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result. See how to use this adjective in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

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   Adverse means unfavourable, hostile, or contrary to one's interests or desires. Learn how to use adverse in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation, and related words.