ADVERSE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ADVERSE?

Need another word that means the same as “adverse”? Find 27 synonyms and 30 related words for “adverse” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Adverse” are: contrary, inauspicious, untoward, unfavourable, disadvantageous, unpropitious, unfortunate, unlucky, untimely, harmful, dangerous, injurious, detrimental, hurtful, deleterious, destructive, pernicious, unhealthy, hostile, antagonistic, unfriendly, negative, opposing, opposed, dissenting, inimical, antipathetic

Adverse as an Adjective

Definitions of "Adverse" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “adverse” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• In an opposing direction.
• Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.
• Contrary to your interests or welfare.

Synonyms of "Adverse" as an adjective (27 Words)

antagonistic	Incapable of harmonious association. He was antagonistic to the government s reforms.
antipathetic	(usually followed by `to’) strongly opposed. It is human nature to be antipathetic to change.
contrary	Very opposed in nature or character or purpose. Mary Mary quite contrary.
dangerous	Likely to cause problems or to have adverse consequences. A dangerous criminal.
deleterious	Harmful to living things. Deleterious chemical additives.
destructive	Negative and unhelpful. The destructive power of weapons.
detrimental	Causing harm or injury. Moving her could have a detrimental effect on her health.
disadvantageous	Involving or creating unfavourable circumstances that reduce the chances of success or effectiveness. The new employment scheme is disadvantageous to women.
dissenting	Disagreeing, especially with a majority. The minister of a dissenting congregation in Devon.
harmful	Causing or capable of causing harm. Sugars which can be harmful to the teeth.
hostile	Unsolicited and resisted by the management of the target company (used of attempts to buy or take control of a business. A hostile remark.
hurtful	Causing hurt. Her hurtful unconsidered words.
inauspicious	Contrary to your interests or welfare. Following this inauspicious start the British outnumbered withdrew.
inimical	Not friendly. An inimical alien power.
injurious	(of language) maliciously insulting; libellous. Food which is injurious to health.
negative	Having a negative charge. The new tax was having a negative effect on car sales.
opposed	In conflict with or hostile to. Parties opposed to the ruling party.
opposing	(of two or more subjects) differing from or in conflict with each other. On the opposing page there were two addresses.
pernicious	Exceedingly harmful. The pernicious influences of the mass media.
unfavourable	Tending to hinder or oppose. Unfavourable economic conditions.
unfortunate	Not indicating a good chance of success; inauspicious. Unfortunate investments.
unfriendly	Not disposed to friendship or friendliness. An unfriendly act of aggression.
unhealthy	Not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind. An unhealthy climate.
unlucky	Marked by or promising bad fortune. An unlucky defeat.
unpropitious	Not propitious. His reports were submitted at a financially unpropitious time.
untimely	Uncommonly early or before the expected time. Dave s untimely return.
untoward	Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions.

Usage Examples of "Adverse" as an adjective

• Adverse weather conditions.
• Adverse circumstances.
• Taxes are having an adverse effect on production.
• Adverse currents.

Associations of "Adverse" (30 Words)

aggravate	Make worse. Military action would only aggravate the situation.
antithetical	Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible. Practices entirely antithetical to her professed beliefs.
assail	Launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with. The Scots army assailed Edward s army from the rear.
conflicting	In disagreement- John Morley. Conflicting opinions.
contrary	A contrary proposition. Public opinion to the contrary he is not guilty.
deprecation	The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself.
diametrical	Characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed. Diametrical or opposite points of view.
disapproving	Expressing an unfavourable opinion. He shot a disapproving glance at her.
dissenter	A person who dissents from some established policy.
dissident	Disagreeing, especially with a majority. The measure was supported by dissident Tories.
enemy	A personal enemy. He viewed lawyers as the real enemy.
fiercely	In an emotionally fierce manner. The army clashed fiercely with militants.
foe	An enemy or opponent. They had been political foes for years.
hostile	Characterized by enmity or ill will. He wrote a ferociously hostile attack.
inconvenient	Causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort. The back hall is an inconvenient place for the telephone.
inhospitable	Not hospitable. Her greeting was cold and inhospitable.
negation	A proposition whose assertion specifically denies the truth of another proposition. There should be confirmation or negation of the findings.
negative	Having a negative charge. Electrons are negative.
objection	The act of expressing earnest opposition or protest. They have raised no objections to the latest plans.
objector	A person who dissents from some established policy. Objectors to the housing plans.
opponent	A person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice. An opponent of the economic reforms.
opposed	(of two or more things) contrasting or conflicting with each other. Two bitterly opposed schools of thought.
opposing	Facing; opposite. The brothers fought on opposing sides in the war.
opposite	Characterized by opposite extremes completely opposed. Opposite leaves.
opposition	The major political party opposed to the party in office and prepared to replace it if elected. The invaders encountered stiff opposition.
resist	Stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something. The exposed areas of resist will soften.
resistance	The degree to which a substance or device opposes the passage of an electric current causing energy dissipation By Ohm s law resistance measured in ohms is equal to the voltage divided by the current. The enemy offered little resistance.
uncomfortable	Causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort. An uncomfortable chair.
unfavorable	Involving or creating circumstances detrimental to success or effectiveness. Unfavorable conditions.
untoward	Not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society. Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions.