adj.
Pronunciation: ad- ' v ə rs, ' ad- ˌ
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French advers, from Latin adversus, past participle of advertere
Date: 14th century
1 : acting against or in a contrary direction : HOSTILE <hindered by adverse winds>
2 a : opposed to one's interests <an adverse verdict> <heard testimony adverse to their position> especially : UNFAVORABLE < adverse criticism> b : causing harm : HARMFUL < adverse drug effects>
3 archaic : opposite in position
– ad · verse · ly adverb
– ad · verse · ness noun