adverse

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adverse

(adjective)

Meaning

having a negative effect

Example

"The adverse weather conditions delayed the outdoor event."

Synonyms

unfavorablehostiledetrimental

Antonyms

favorablebeneficial

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'adversus', meaning turned against.
Related word forms
  • noun: adversity
  • adverb: adversely

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