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adverse
preventing success; unfavorable or harmful
Synonyms
- unfavorable
- detrimental
- contrary
- negative
Antonyms
- favorable
- helpful
adverse in a sentence
The team performed well despite adverse weather.
The team performed well despite adverse weather.
Where it comes from
From Latin adversus 'turned against'
Memory hook
ADVERSE — turned AD-AGAINST.
Word parts
- vert/vers — turn
adverse: ad- (against) + vers (turn)
Read it in context
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