CEFR B2

adverse

adjective

Meaning

Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

Examples

The company experienced adverse reactions to the new drug.
We must prepare for adverse weather conditions.

Synonyms: negative, unfavorable, detrimental, inimical

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adverse (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈædvɜːrs/

Definition

Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

Examples

The company experienced adverse reactions to the new drug.
We must prepare for adverse weather conditions.
His financial situation took an adverse turn after the business failed.

How to Use adverse

adverse to (prepositional phrase): Opposed to or hostile towards. — "He was adverse to the idea of changing the schedule."

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