Adverse

Pronunciation: /ædˈvɜːrs/

Adverse (adjective)

  1. Causing problems or difficulties; not good for someone or something.
  2. Having a negative effect or showing disagreement with something.

Examples

  • The adverse effects of the medication were reported by many patients.
  • The two teams had adverse opinions on the proposed changes.

Common collocations: adverse impact, adverse conditions, adverse reaction, adverse viewpoint

Synonyms of Adverse

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Adverse

  • — Used to describe conditions that support or promote success.
  • — Indicates something that produces good results or advantages.