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