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- Dictionaryadverse/ˈadvəːs/
adjective
- 1. preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable: "taxes are having an adverse effect on production" Similar Opposite
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ADVERSE definition: 1. having a negative or harmful effect on something: 2. having a negative or harmful effect on…. Learn more.
The meaning of ADVERSE is acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile. How to use adverse in a sentence. Adverse vs. Averse
having a negative or harmful effect on something: adverse publicity They received a lot of adverse publicity about the changes. adverse effect So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects. adverse reaction I had an adverse reaction to the injection. adverse conditions The game has been canceled because of adverse conditions.
Adverse definition: unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect. See examples of ADVERSE used in a sentence.
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.
4 meanings: 1. antagonistic or inimical; hostile 2. unfavourable to one's interests 3. contrary or opposite in direction or.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of adverse adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
ADVERSE definition: 1. things that cause problems or danger: 2. something negative that is said or written about…. Learn more.
1. Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic: adverse criticism. 2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable: adverse circumstances. 3. Moving in an opposite or opposing direction: adverse currents.
Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic. Adverse criticism. American Heritage. Moving or working in an opposite or contrary direction; opposed. Adverse river currents. Webster's New World. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable. Adverse circumstances. American Heritage. Unfavorable; harmful.
