adverse

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   in an opposing direction

   adverse currents

2. 2
   adj

   contrary to your interests or welfare

   adverse circumstances

3. 3
   adj

   Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

   adverse criticism

4. 4
   adj

   Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.

   adverse circumstances

5. 5
   adj

   Opposite; confronting.

   the adverse page

Etymology

First attested around 1374, from Old French avers (French adverse), from Latin adversus (“turned against”), past participle of advertere, from ad- (“to”) + vertere (“to turn”). See also versus.