adverse
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Britannica Dictionary definition of ADVERSE
[more adverse; most adverse]
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bad or unfavorable
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not good
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adverse criticism/remarks
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He had an adverse reaction to the medicine. [=he reacted badly to the medicine; the medicine had a bad effect on him]
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Many fear that budget cuts will have an adverse [=damaging] effect on education.
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adverse circumstances/conditions/weather
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The drug has no adverse [=harmful] side effects.
— adversely
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Sales were adversely affected by the bad weather.
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Staff changes could affect the project adversely.
