Adverse Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Adverse

Gloomy; pessimistic:

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Striking, or dashing together; fighting; contending; struggling to resist and overcome.

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Disastrous; ruinous.

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(Music) Moving in the opposite direction at a fixed interval:

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The definition of counter is someone or something the opposite of another.

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Inclined to find fault or criticize; fastidious; captious; censorious; exacting.

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Tending to detract or diminish.

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Not easy to endure; full of hardship or trouble; trying:

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Not inclined; having a disinclination; being

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Causing or capable of causing harm; injurious.

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Tending toward or characterized by cruelty or violence:

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Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.

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Acting in opposition; opposing.

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Different in every way; exactly contrary; antithetical

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Alternative form of repellent.

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Hard to handle, treat, or deal with; intractable

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Relating to or characteristic of dramatic tragedy or tragedies:

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The definition of inimical is unfriendly or harmful.

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Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

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Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.

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Not propitious; unfavourable, untimely

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The definition of inopportune is something that occurs at an inconvenient time.

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disadvantageous

Causing or characterized by disadvantage; unfavorable; adverse; detrimental

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Expressing antithesis or opposition:

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Relating to or characteristic of an adversary; involving antagonistic elements:

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Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance:

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Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting opposition

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Not advantageous.

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Inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory

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Unruly, troublesome.

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Antipathetic, with antipathy, without caring.

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Concerning or involving calamity, disastrous.

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That counteracts

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Wretched; bad:

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Causing damage or harm.

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Insulting, ridiculing.

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Not auspicious; unfavorable; unlucky; ill-omened

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Wishing evil or harm to others; having or showing ill will; malicious

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Ominously prophetic.

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Causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious

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Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive:

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Causing repugnance or aversion; disgusting.

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(Heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.

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A state of wretchedness or misfortune; poverty and trouble

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The definition of averse is having a feeling of distaste or strong opposition.

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adversive

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Antonyms for Adverse

Providing assistance; useful.

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Useful or helpful

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The definition of lucky is someone who has good fortune, something that brings good fortune, or something that results from good fortune and chance.

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Having unexpected good fortune; lucky.

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Affording advantage; favorable or beneficial.

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Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious:

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The definition of propitious is someone that is helpful or generous.

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unfavorable, antagonistic

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Words Related to Adverse

Likely to be a hindrance; disadvantageous:

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That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.

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Tending to discourage, retard, or make more difficult

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Hostile

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Providing or having to do with support

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anaphylactic-shock

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