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- Dictionaryadverse/ˈadvəːs/
adjective
- 1. preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable: "taxes are having an adverse effect on production" Similar Opposite
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ADVERSE definition: 1. having a negative or harmful effect on something: 2. having a negative or harmful effect on…. Learn more.
adverse: 1 adj in an opposing direction “ adverse currents” Synonyms: contrary unfavorable , unfavourable (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose adj contrary to your interests or welfare “ adverse circumstances” Synonyms: inauspicious , untoward unfavorable , unfavourable not encouraging or approving or pleasing
adverse: [adjective] acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile.
ADVERSE meaning: 1. having a negative or harmful effect on something: 2. having a negative or harmful effect on…. Learn more.
Adverse definition: unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect. See examples of ADVERSE used in a sentence.
adverse change/circumstances/weather conditions; Lack of money will have an adverse effect on our research programme. They have attracted strong adverse criticism. This drug is known to have adverse side effects.
4 meanings: 1. antagonistic or inimical; hostile 2. unfavourable to one's interests 3. contrary or opposite in direction or.... Click for more definitions.
ad·verse. (ăd-vûrs′, ăd′vûrs′) adj. 1. Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic: adverse criticism. 2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable: adverse circumstances. 3. Moving in an opposite or opposing direction: adverse currents.
ADVERSE definition: 1. things that cause problems or danger: 2. something negative that is said or written about…. Learn more.
negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result adverse change/circumstances/weather conditions Lack of money will have an adverse effect on our research program. They have attracted strong adverse criticism. This drug is known to have adverse side effects.
