transcription, транскрипция: [ ad-ˈvərs, ˈad-ˌ ]
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