Adverse synonyms
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Part of speech:
Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
Not inclined; having a disinclination; being
The definition of inopportune is something that occurs at an inconvenient time.
Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
Striking, or dashing together; fighting; contending; struggling to resist and overcome.
The definition of inimical is unfriendly or harmful.
Causing or characterized by disadvantage; unfavorable; adverse; detrimental
unfriendly (related)
Hostile
unfavorable (related)
Likely to be a hindrance; disadvantageous:
adversative
Expressing antithesis or opposition:
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
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.
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:
Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.
Acting in opposition; opposing.
Different in every way; exactly contrary; antithetical
Ominously prophetic.
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:
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.
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
support (related)
Providing or having to do with support
help (related)
Tending to discourage, retard, or make more difficult
adversive
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