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English adjective: adverse

1. adverse contrary to your interests or welfare


SamplesAdverse circumstances.
Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions.


Synonymsinauspicious, untoward


Similarunfavorable, unfavourable


Antonymsfavorable, favourable

2. adverse in an opposing direction


SamplesAdverse currents.
A contrary wind.


Synonymscontrary


Similarunfavorable, unfavourable


Antonymsfavorable, favourable









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