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adverse definition

ad·verse (ad vʉrs′, əd-; ad′vʉrs′)

adjective

  1. moving or working in an opposite or contrary direction; opposed adverse river currents
  2. unfavorable; harmful the adverse effects of a drought
  3. opposite in position
  4. Bot. turned toward the stem

Etymology: ME < OFr avers, advers < L adversus, turned opposite to, pp. of advertere, advert

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adverse Synonyms

adverse

modif.

  1. Hostile

    antagonistic, conflicting, inimical; see opposing 2, unfriendly 1.

  2. Unfavorable

    unpropitious, inopportune, disadvantageous; see unfavorable 2.


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adverse Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • reaction: However, similar adverse reactions have been noted in 40 % of these patients.

Modifying Another Word

  • potentially: Again this also has potentially adverse implications for repayment rates.

Used with adjective complement

  • risk: But regulation has to tread a fine line between protecting the public interest and stifling the industry by being too risk adverse.
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