🌩️adverse

adjective
/ˈæd.vɜːs/

Meaning

Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable.
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative

Example Sentences

The project was delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.

Example Expressions

adverse effect

Synonyms

unfavorable, harmful, negative, detrimental, hostile
Entry 1
unfavorable, harmful, negative, detrimental, hostile
Entry 2
unfavorable, hostile, harmful, detrimental

Antonyms

favorable, beneficial, positive, advantageous
Entry 1
favorable, beneficial, positive
Entry 2
favorable, beneficial, positive, advantageous

Collocations

adverse conditions, adverse effect, adverse impact, adverse reaction, adverse effects
Entry 1
adverse conditions, adverse effect, adverse impact, adverse reaction
Entry 2
adverse effects, adverse conditions, adverse reaction

More Example Sentences

I am currently taking other medication - could there be any adverse interactions with this new one?

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