adjective#8,443 by frequency
adverse
/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes
- comparative
- more adverse
- superlative
- most adverse
Meanings
- 1
Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction
- 2
Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire
- 3
Opposite; confrontingrare