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adverse
adverse
/ˈædvɜːrs/
adjective
(
)
Contrary to your interests or welfare
(
inauspicious
,
untoward
,
adverse
)
contrary to your interests or welfare
Adverse circumstances
adverse circumstances
Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
In an opposing direction
(
adverse
,
contrary
)
in an opposing direction
Adverse currents
adverse currents
A contrary wind
a contrary wind
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