Adverse synonyms

ăd-vûrs', ăd'vûrs'

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opposing (related)
That opposes or oppose; on the opposite side.
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unfavorable (related)
Likely to be a hindrance; disadvantageous:
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conflicting
Striking, or dashing together; fighting; contending; struggling to resist and overcome.
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inimical
The definition of inimical is unfriendly or harmful.
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negative
Gloomy; pessimistic:
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antagonistic
Contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
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antithetical
Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
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against
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contrary
(Music) Moving in the opposite direction at a fixed interval:
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counter
The definition of counter is someone or something the opposite of another.
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critical
Inclined to find fault or criticize; fastidious; captious; censorious; exacting.
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derogatory
Tending to detract or diminish.
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difficult
Not easy to endure; full of hardship or trouble; trying:
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disinclined
Not inclined; having a disinclination; being
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harmful
Causing or capable of causing harm; injurious.
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mean
Tending toward or characterized by cruelty or violence:
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ominous
Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.
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opposed
Acting in opposition; opposing.
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opposite
Different in every way; exactly contrary; antithetical
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repellant
Alternative form of repellent.
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stubborn
Hard to handle, treat, or deal with; intractable
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tragic
Relating to or characteristic of dramatic tragedy or tragedies:
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favorable (antonym)
Useful or helpful
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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.
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fortunate (antonym)
Having unexpected good fortune; lucky.
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helpful (antonym)
Providing assistance; useful.
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help (related)
Tending to discourage, retard, or make more difficult
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inopportune
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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unfriendly (related)
Hostile
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adversative
Expressing antithesis or opposition:
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antipathetical
Antipathetic, with antipathy, without caring.
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calamitous
Concerning or involving calamity, disastrous.
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deplorable
Wretched; bad:
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detrimental
Causing damage or harm.
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inauspicious
Not auspicious; unfavorable; unlucky; ill-omened
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malevolent
Wishing evil or harm to others; having or showing ill will; malicious
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portentous
Ominously prophetic.
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repugnant
Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive:
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repulsive
Causing repugnance or aversion; disgusting.
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sinister
(Heraldry) On the left side of a shield from the wearer's standpoint, and the right side to the viewer.
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adversity
A state of wretchedness or misfortune; poverty and trouble
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averse
The definition of averse is having a feeling of distaste or strong opposition.
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advantageous (antonym)
Affording advantage; favorable or beneficial.
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auspicious (antonym)
Presenting favorable circumstances or showing signs of a favorable outcome; propitious:
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propitious (antonym)
The definition of propitious is someone that is helpful or generous.
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aiding (antonym)
unfavorable, antagonistic
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adversarial
Relating to or characteristic of an adversary; involving antagonistic elements:
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antipathetic
Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance:
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oppositional
Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting opposition
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support (related)
Providing or having to do with support
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adversive
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unfavourable (related)
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deleterious (related)
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anaphylactic (related)
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unintended (related)
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undesirable (related)
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undesired (related)
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anaphylactic-shock (related)
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side-effect (related)
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Adverse Sentence Examples

  • He listened to no adverse criticism and receded before no obstacle.

  • He remained adverse to any case where he knew for sure that someone was killed.

  • The papacy was weakened by its contest with these adverse elements, and it was through its failure to triumph over them that its dream of European dominion, both temporal and spiritual, entered but very incompletely into the field of realities.

  • In May, however, an adverse vote of the Chamber on a purely technical matter led to his resignation.

  • A few days later the ministry, having received an adverse vote on.

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