adverse
Translation
adverse, unfavourable, harmful
Examples
The drug has some adverse side effects.
The drug has some adverse side effects.
They canceled the game due to adverse weather conditions.
They cancelled the game due to adverse weather conditions.
Grammar Patterns
adverse ((sth.)) having a negative or harmful effect on (sth.) The policy had an adverse effect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unfavourable, negative, harmful; Antonyms: favourable, beneficial
Etymology
From Latin 'adversus' (turned against), from 'ad-' (against) + 'vertere' (to turn). Same root as adversary.
Memory Tips
'Adverse' conditions are conditions that are 'turned against' your plans or well-being.