adverse
Translation
unfavorable, harmful, negative
Examples
The drug has some adverse side effects.
The drug has some adverse side effects.
They cancelled the match due to adverse weather conditions.
They canceled the match due to adverse weather conditions.
Grammar Patterns
adverse ((sth.)) unfavorable ((sth.)) They canceled the match due to adverse weather conditions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unfavorable, negative, detrimental; Antonyms: favorable, beneficial, positive
Etymology
From Latin 'adversus' meaning 'turned against'. 'ad-' (to, against) + 'vertere' (to turn). Same root as 'adversary'.
Memory Tips
'Adverse' conditions are 'against' you. Think of 'ad' (against) and 'verse' (turn) - things are turned against you.