The meaning of ADVERSE is acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile. How to use adverse in a sentence. Adverse vs. Averse.

ADVERSE definition: 1. having a negative or harmful effect on something: 2. having a negative or harmful effect on…. Learn more.

ADVERSE definition: unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect. See examples of adverse used in a sentence.

Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you. The police said Mr Hadfield's decision would have no adverse effect on the progress of the investigation. Despite the adverse conditions, …

1. Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic: adverse criticism. 2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable: adverse circumstances. 3. Moving in an opposite or opposing direction: …

If it's adverse, it's working against you — like adverse weather conditions or the adverse effects of eating too much sugar. Coming from the Latin adversus meaning "turned against," adverse is an adjective …

negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result. Lack of money will have an adverse effect on our research programme. They have attracted strong adverse criticism. This drug is known to …

adverse, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Adverse definition: Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic.

Adverse is seldom used of people but rather of effects or events, and it usually conveys a sense of hostility or harmfulness: adverse reviews; adverse winds; adverse trends in the economy.