Word Meaning

adverse definition and meaning

a. Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of caste.
a. Opposite.
a. In hostile opposition to; unfavorable; unpropitious; contrary to one's wishes; unfortunate; calamitous; afflictive; hurtful; as, adverse fates, adverse circumstances, things adverse.
v. t. To oppose; to resist.

Crossword clues for adverse

- Hurtful
- Negative (criticism)
- Opposed
- Opposing one’s interests
- Public notice – Poetry Is Harmful
- Today, poetry is negative
- Unfavourable
- Unfavourable promotion using poetry
- Unfavourable to one’s interests
- Untoward