Adverse

Meaning

harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative

Preventing success or development; harmful or unfavorable.

Example Sentences

The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.

The project was delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

Example Expressions

adverse effect

Synonyms

unfavorable, hostile, harmful, detrimental, negative

Entry 1

unfavorable, hostile, harmful, detrimental

Entry 2

unfavorable, harmful, negative, detrimental, hostile

Antonyms

favorable, beneficial, positive, advantageous

Entry 1

favorable, beneficial, positive, advantageous

Entry 2

favorable, beneficial, positive

Collocations

adverse effects, adverse conditions, adverse reaction, adverse effect, adverse impact

Entry 1

adverse effects, adverse conditions, adverse reaction

Entry 2

adverse conditions, adverse effect, adverse impact, adverse reaction