adverse

CEFRC1

/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having a harmful or negative effect.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.

Examples

  • Our plane was cancelled because of adverse weather conditions.

  • Some of the adverse effects of testosterone treatment may be popping up now.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Opposite; confronting.

  2. 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.

More examples

In context

  • Is there any adverse reaction?

  • adverse circumstances

  • adverse criticism

Antonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The hikers decided to turn back due to blank weather conditions like heavy rain and strong winds.

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Origin

adjective

First attested around 1374, from Old French avers (French adverse), from Latin adversus (“turned against”), past participle of advertere, from ad- (“to”) + vertere (“to turn”). See also versus.