adverse — preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædvɜːrs/
Example Sentences
- My mom's adverse reaction to my report card was legendary - she turned into a dragon.
- The adverse effects of staying up all night include looking like a zombie and thinking coffee is a food group.
- Despite adverse market conditions, the company managed to increase its profits.
adverse
ADJECTIVE[/ˈædvɜːrs/]
preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable
Adverse weather forced the rescue team to delay the mission.
Adverse conditions made the hikers turn back before reaching the summit.
Despite adverse conditions, the team refused to reverse and chose to persevere.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adversus,' the past participle of 'advertere' meaning 'to turn toward' or 'to turn against.' The prefix 'ad-' (to) combines with 'vertere' (to turn).
Breakdown
ad- (to) + vers (turn) + -e (adjective ending) = adverse (turned against; opposed)
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📝Examples
“My mom's adverse reaction to my report card was legendary - she turned into a dragon.”
“The adverse effects of staying up all night include looking like a zombie and thinking coffee is a food group.”
“Despite adverse market conditions, the company managed to increase its profits.”
“The medicine had no adverse side effects, unlike my cooking which has many.”
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