adverse

[ad-vurs, ad-vurs] / ædˈvɜrs, ˈæd vɜrs /

ADJECTIVE

unfavorable, antagonistic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conflicting detrimental disadvantageous inimical injurious negative unfortunate unfriendly

WEAK

allergic to contrary down on down side have no use for inopportune opposed opposing opposite oppugning ornery reluctant repugnant stuffy unlucky unpropitious unwilling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantageous assisting beneficial friendly good helpful kind nice

WEAK

aiding auspicious favorable fortunate lucky propitious

Example Sentences

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The TRA added that it considered the publication of the adverse findings it had made was "sufficient to send an appropriate message to the teacher as to the standards of behaviour that are not acceptable".

From BBC

The pre-dawn launch was delayed by two days over adverse weather forecasts across the US East Coast, including high winds that could have complicated any potential emergency maneuvers.

From Barron's

While slowing prices are a boon to buyers, they also have an adverse effect on current homeowners and their home values.

From MarketWatch

They later moved Sevilla's home game against Girona, scheduled for a 1730 GMT slot on Saturday, to Sunday because of adverse weather conditions.

From Barron's

The firm also said it was “adverse to Epstein” and at no point did Karp or the firm represent him.

From The Wall Street Journal

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