Definition of ADVERSE

adverse

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • contrary to your interests or welfare
    • "adverse circumstances"
  • in an opposing direction
    • "adverse currents"

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.
  • Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
  • Opposite; confronting.

Origin / 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.

Antonyms

proverse

Scrabble Score: 11

adverse is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
adverse is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
adverse is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

adverse is a valid Words With Friends word