adverse

Pronunciation: /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/

The English word “adverse” has 3 meanings listed here.

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.
Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
Opposite; confronting.

Etymology

First attested around 1374, from Old French avers (French adverse), from Latin adversus (“turned against”), past participle of advertere, from ad- (“to”) + vertere (“to turn”). See also versus.

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More English words

adversative
adversatively
adversativeness
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adverse effect
adverse event
adverse impact
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