Adverse synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
The definition of inimical is unfriendly or harmful.
Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
unfavorable (related)
Likely to be a hindrance; disadvantageous:
adversative
Expressing antithesis or opposition:
Not inclined; having a disinclination; being
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Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.
Striking, or dashing together; fighting; contending; struggling to resist and overcome.
The definition of inopportune is something that occurs at an inconvenient time.
Causing or characterized by disadvantage; unfavorable; adverse; detrimental
unfriendly (related)
Hostile
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Antipathetic, with antipathy, without caring.
Concerning or involving calamity, disastrous.
(Music) Moving in the opposite direction at a fixed interval:
The definition of counter is someone or something the opposite of another.
That counteracts
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Inclined to find fault or criticize; fastidious; captious; censorious; exacting.
Wretched; bad:
Tending to detract or diminish.
Not easy to endure; full of hardship or trouble; trying:
Causing or capable of causing harm; injurious.
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Not auspicious; unfavorable; unlucky; ill-omened
Wishing evil or harm to others; having or showing ill will; malicious
Tending toward or characterized by cruelty or violence:
Gloomy; pessimistic:
Acting in opposition; opposing.
Different in every way; exactly contrary; antithetical
Ominously prophetic.
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Causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious
Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive:
Causing repugnance or aversion; disgusting.
Hard to handle, treat, or deal with; intractable
Relating to or characteristic of dramatic tragedy or tragedies:
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A state of wretchedness or misfortune; poverty and trouble
The definition of averse is having a feeling of distaste or strong opposition.
advantageous (antonym)
Affording advantage; favorable or beneficial.
lucky (antonym)
The definition of lucky is someone who has good fortune, something that brings good fortune, or something that results from good fortune and chance.
fortunate (antonym)
Having unexpected good fortune; lucky.
helpful (antonym)
Providing assistance; useful.
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auspicious (antonym)
Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious:
propitious (antonym)
The definition of propitious is someone that is helpful or generous.
aiding (antonym)
unfavorable, antagonistic
Relating to or characteristic of an adversary; involving antagonistic elements:
Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance:
Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting opposition
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support (related)
Providing or having to do with support
help (related)
Tending to discourage, retard, or make more difficult
adversive
unfavourable (related)
deleterious (related)
anaphylactic (related)
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unintended (related)
undesirable (related)
undesired (related)
anaphylactic-shock (related)
side-effect (related)
Find another word for adverse. In this page you can discover 68 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for adverse, like: opposing, antagonistic, inimical, antithetical, unfavorable, adversative, disinclined, ominous, repellant, conflicting and unpropitious.