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adverse

ad·verse

UK/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ US/ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/ uncommon

adjective

1.

contrary to your interests or welfare

  • “adverse circumstances”
  • “made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions”
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2.

in an opposing direction

  • “adverse currents”
  • “a contrary wind”
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Origin

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.

Phrases

  • adverse effect
  • adverse event
  • adverse impact
  • adverse interest
  • adverse party
  • adverse possession
  • adverse selection
  • adverse witness

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