Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
The police said Mr Hadfield's decision would have no adverse effect on the progressof the investigation.
Despite the adverse conditions, the road was finished in just eight months.
Synonyms: unfavourable, bad, threatening, hostile More Synonyms of adverse
adverselyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
Price changes must not adversely affect the living standards of the people.
More Synonyms of adverse
adverse in British English
(ˈædvɜːs, ædˈvɜːs)
adjective
1.
antagonistic or inimical; hostile
adverse criticism
2.
unfavourable to one's interests
adverse circumstances
3.
contrary or opposite in direction or position
adverse winds
4.
(of leaves, flowers, etc) facing the main stem
Compare averse (sense 2)
Derived forms
adversely (adˈversely)
adverb
adverseness (adˈverseness)
noun
Word origin
C14: from Latin adversus opposed to, hostile, from advertere to turn towards, from ad- to, towards + vertere to turn
adverse in American English
(ædˈvɜrs; ədvɜrs; ˈædˌvɜrs)
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. Botany
turned toward the stem
Derived forms
adversely (adˈversely)
adverb
Word origin
ME < OFr avers, advers < L adversus, turned opposite to, pp. of advertere, advert2
Examples of 'adverse' in a sentence
adverse
We also met a retired mum of two in her sixties who says she also suffers an adverse reaction to the pesticides.
The Sun (2016)
STAYING connected outside world is also important - especially if you venture out in adverse weather conditions.
The Sun (2016)
DEFEAT for the football team you support spills over into the next day and has an adverse effect on work, a study found.
The Sun (2016)
The study concluded:'Patients should be advised about the adverse effect of sugar and mainly artificial sweeteners on the success of assisted reproduction.
The Sun (2016)
Majestic, along with all cruise lines, makes it clear in its small print that adverse weather may force a change in the itinerary.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The culprit will then accept adverse criticism without sulking.
Lumsden, Robert 23 Steps to Successful Achievement (1972)
We trust you to be honest and note any adverse reaction on your chart!
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
The offending advertiser is likely also to receive adverse publicity.
Chambers, Ian Business Studies Basic Facts (1990)
The church could suffer an adverse impact on its zoning classification.
Christianity Today (2000)
This had something of an adverse effect.
John Fisher Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing (2006)
Tea prices are also rising because of increasing global demand and adverse weather which have affected supplies.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The figures can be affected by adverse weather conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We had to master working in really adverse weather conditions.
Stewart, Bob (Lt-Col) Broken Lives (1993)
He is thinking again of his reaction to adverse criticism.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Until now adverse reactions were blamed on the drug.
Holford, Patrick The Family Nutrition Workbook (1988)
It will also have an adverse impact on consumer confidence.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This could have adverse effects on our economy.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It appears to have no adverse affect on me.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This bridge is closed due to adverse weather conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
This adverse reaction can be safely managed by periodic blood tests.
Pantano, James A. (MD) Living with Angina (1991)
Military activity coupled with prolonged drought will undoubtedly have had an adverse effect on its survival.
Burton, John A. Animals of the World (1993)
Avoid anything adverse that may affect the reputation of integrity of the team.
The Sun (2014)
The adverse publicity should serve as a timely reminder to the players and they will pay up soon.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This effect could help explain why a lack of sleep is linked with a range of adverse health conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The adverse weather has not helped.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
An organisation will still be able to reject an application if granting the request will have an adverse impact on the business.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Possibly Frost was worried by the bad publicity an adverse legal action might have brought him.
John Fisher Tommy Cooper: Always Leave Them Laughing (2006)
If many banks applied for funds, it was less likely that there would be adverse publicity.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Word lists with
adverse
Property law terms
In other languages
adverse
British English: adverse ADJECTIVE
Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
The police said the decision would have no adverse effect on the progress of the investigation.
American English: adverse
Brazilian Portuguese: adverso
Chinese: 不利的
European Spanish: adverso
French: négatif
German: ungünstig
Italian: negativo
Japanese: 不利な
Korean: 불리한
European Portuguese: adverso
Latin American Spanish: adverso
All related terms of 'adverse'
adverse action
An adverse action notice is an official explanation by a financial institution of why they are refusing to grant credit to someone.
adverse weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining, hot, or windy .
adverse conditions
The conditions under which something is done or happens are all the factors or circumstances which directly affect it.
adverse possession
the occupation or possession of land by a person not legally entitled to it. If continued unopposed for a period specified by law , such occupation extinguishes the title of the rightful owner
adverse selection
Adverse selection is a term used to describe the tendency of those in dangerous jobs or with high-risk lifestyles to want to take out life insurance .
adverse drug reaction
An adverse drug reaction is a harmful effect associated with the use of a medication at a normal dosage .
adverse pressure gradient
an increase of pressure in the direction of flow
Chinese translation of 'adverse'
adverse
(ˈædvəːs)
adj
[effect, conditions]不利的 (bùlì de)
[reaction, publicity]敌(敵)对(對)的 (díduì de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
unfavourable to one's interests
The decision would have no adverse effect on the investigation.
Synonyms
harmful
the harmful effects of smoking
damaging
Is the recycling process damaging to the environment?
conflicting
dangerous
opposite
They fought on opposite sides during the War of Independence.
negative
destructive
the awesome destructive power of nuclear weapons
detrimental
These foods are considered detrimental to health.
hurtful
Her comments were very hurtful to Mrs Green's family.
antagonistic
injurious
Stress in itself is not necessarily injurious.
inimical
a false morality that is inimical to human happiness
inopportune
disadvantageous
unpropitious
inexpedient
Opposites
promising
,
lucky
,
suitable
,
helpful
,
fortunate
,
beneficial
,
favourable
,
advantageous
,
auspicious
,
opportune
,
propitious
2 (adjective)
Definition
unfavourable to one's interests
Despite the adverse conditions, the road was finished in just eight months.
Synonyms
unfavourable
Unfavourable economic conditions were blocking a recovery.
bad
The closure of the project is bad news for her staff.
threatening
hostile
unfortunate
Through some unfortunate accident, the information reached me a day late.
unlucky
13 was to prove an unlucky number.
ominous
unfriendly
We got an unfriendly reception from the hotel-owner.
untimely
Your readers would have seen the article as at best untimely.
unsuited
ill-suited
inopportune
The dismissals came at an inopportune time.
disadvantageous
This policy has proved extremely disadvantageous for us.
unseasonable
3 (adjective)
Definition
antagonistic or hostile
The campaign has received adverse publicity.
Synonyms
negative
Dr. Velayati gave a vague but negative response.
opposing
reluctant
hostile
some of the most hostile climatic conditions in the world
contrary
His sister was of the contrary opinion to his.
dissenting
unwilling
unfriendly
She spoke in a loud, rather unfriendly voice.
unsympathetic
ill-disposed
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bad
Definition
unfavourable or distressing
The closure of the project is bad news for her staff.
Synonyms
unfavourable,
troubling,
distressing,
unfortunate,
grim,
discouraging,
unpleasant,
gloomy,
adverse
in the sense of contrary
Definition
opposed
His sister was of the contrary opinion to his.
Synonyms
opposite,
different,
opposed,
clashing,
counter,
reverse,
differing,
adverse,
contradictory,
inconsistent,
diametrically opposed,
antithetical
in the sense of damaging
Is the recycling process damaging to the environment?