Adverse
As an Adjective
- Harmful or unfavorable; preventing success or development.
- Opposing or acting against something.
As Other Form
- Adversity (Noun): A difficult or unfavorable situation or condition.
Word History
The word adverse comes from the Latin adversus, meaning “turned against” or “opposite.” It is derived from ad- (toward) and vertere (to turn). Originally, it described opposition or resistance, eventually evolving to mean harmful or unfavorable conditions.
Examples
- The company faced adverse economic conditions last year.
- He had an adverse reaction to the medication.
- Heavy rain and adverse weather delayed the flight.
Synonyms
Unfavorable, harmful, negative, hostile, detrimental
Related Words
Opposition, hardship, difficulty, resistance
Antonyms
Favorable, beneficial, supportive, helpful
