Adverse
The word, 'adverse', is an adjective. Some people confuse ADVERSE with AVERSE.
We saw in our previous post that the word, AVERSE, is not identical in meaning. They look similar, but they are not one and the same. Always remember that!
The word, 'adverse', means "unfavourable and unhelpful; negative and harmful".
There is one more thing to remember! We do not normally use this adjective to describe people. Okay?
Let's have a look at a few examples! Shall we?
a. The new vaccine is thought not to have any adverse effects.
b. Reactions to the service rules have been adverse, but I think the Principal's astute handling of the situation will convince the teachers in time.
c. She received a lot of adverse criticism about her comments on the issue at hand.
d. The event was cancelled because of adverse weather conditions.
e. He received a lot of adverse publicity about their affair.
f. It was difficult to perform under such adverse circumstances, but he did manage to win the competition.
Synonyms: unfavourable, unhelpful, harmful, disadvantageous, hostile, injurious, untoward, dangerous, unfortunate
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