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Definition of adverse - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
harmfulunfavorable or harmful to one's interests
- The adverse weather conditions delayed the flight.
- The medication had adverse effects on his health.
- Adverse economic conditions led to job losses.
Expressions with adverse
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negative effect on a group or situation
The policy had an adverse impact on small businesses.
weather conditions that are dangerous or strongly interfere with normal activities
Flights were delayed all day because of adverse weather at the airport.
unfavorable result of an action or decision
The policy had an adverse effect on the economy.
harmful or unwanted effect caused by a medicine taken at normal dose
The patient was hospitalized due to a severe adverse drug reaction.
negative event causing harm or risk in health or research
The drug trial reported an adverse event among participants.
opposing side in a legal dispute
The adverse party filed an objection to the proposed settlement..
opinion that financial statements are not fairly presented
The auditor issued an adverse opinion on the company's financial report.
imbalance of information affecting market transactions
Adverse selection can lead to market failure in insurance.
significant negative event affecting value or condition
The deal was canceled due to a material adverse change.
method to gain property title by occupying it over time
He gained the land through adverse possession after ten years of continuous use..
legal claim to property against the owner's interest
The court reviewed the adverse title claim thoroughly.
witness who testifies against the summoning party in court
The adverse witness contradicted earlier statements, complicating the trial.
Origin of adverse
Latin, adversus (turned against)
Terms with adverse included in their meaning
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cause of harm
thing likely to cause an adverse effect
enduring
able to withstand adverse conditions or treatment
business decline
in an adverse direction or trend
medical
immune system disorder causing adverse reactions
condition
state of suffering due to adverse circumstances
health condition
medical condition causing adverse reactions to nuts
resilience
ability to withstand or overcome adverse conditions
figurative
difficult or adverse situations
criticism
strong adverse criticism
drug use
adverse reaction to hallucinogenic drugs
negative impact
main adverse effects or consequences of an event
plant
wither during winter or adverse conditions
benefits and drawbacks
something with both beneficial and adverse effects
communication
intense adverse criticism
spirituality
concept of hidden benefits in adverse situations
consequences
endure adverse reactions or consequences
figurative
harsh or adverse criticism
disasters
adverse effects following a nuclear event
philosophical negativity
one who emphasizes adverse aspects in philosophy or theories
medical
effect produced by a drug, especially adverse
allergic or sensitive
unable to consume certain substances without adverse effects
drug safety
adverse effects from medical treatment
medical
adverse response to incompatible blood transfusion
insurance
type of adverse event covered by insurance
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- French:défavorable, ...
- German:ungünstig, ...
- Italian:avverso, ...
- Spanish:adverso, ...
- Portuguese:adverso, ...
- Chinese:不利的, ...
- Japanese:悪い, ...
- Arabic:ضار, ...
- Hebrew:מַזִּיק, ...
- Russian:неблагоприятный, ...
- Ukrainian:несприятливий, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिकूल, ...
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