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Synonyms
ad·verse (ăd-vûrś, ăd́vûrś)

[Middle English, from Old French advers, from Latin adversus past participle of advertere, to turn toward, ad-, ad-, + vertere, to turn.]

adjective 

  1. Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic: adverse criticism.
  2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable: adverse circumstances.
  3. Moving in an opposite or opposing direction: adverse currents.
  4. Archaic Placed opposite.

derivatives

ad·versély
adverb
ad·verséness
noun