adj. Function: adjective
1 acting against or in a contrary direction FF1C; hindered by adverse forces FF1E;
Synonyms: antagonistic, anti, antipathetic, opposed, opposing, oppugnant
Related Words: contrary, counter, counteractive; hindering, impeding, obstructive; hostile, unfriendly
Contrasted Words: coactive, collaborative, cooperative; adjuvant, synergistic; favorable, propitious
2 being opposed to one's interests FF1C; an adverse balance of trade FF1E;
Synonyms: detrimental, negative, unfavorable
Related Words: deleterious, harmful, hurtful, injurious; disadvantageous, prejudicial, unpropitious, unsatisfactory
Contrasted Words: advantageous, favorable, positive, propitious, satisfactory