Adverse

Adjective

unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect

adverse criticism.

opposing one's interests or desire

adverse circumstances.

being or acting in a contrary direction; opposed or opposing

adverse winds.

opposite; confronting

the adverse page.

Antonyms

adjective

advantageous , aiding , auspicious , favorable , fortunate , helpful , lucky , propitious

Synonyms

adjective

allergic to , conflicting , contrary , detrimental , disadvantageous , down on , down side , have no use for , inimical , injurious , inopportune , negative , opposed , opposing , opposite , oppugning , ornery * , reluctant , repugnant , stuffy * , unfortunate , unfriendly , unlucky , unpropitious , unwillingnotes:aversion is something that originates from within , whereas adversity is something that originates from without; adverse is usually applied to situations while averse is used to describe a person\'s attitudeaverse means reluctant or disinclined; adverse means hostile and antagonistic , adversarial , antagonistic , antipathetic , oppositional , unadvantageous , unsatisfactory , untoward , adversative , against , antipathetical , antithetical , calamitous , catastrophic , counter , counteractive , critical , deplorable , derogatory , difficult , disinclined , disparaging , harmful , inauspicious , malevolent , mean , ominous , portentous , prejudicial , repellant , repulsive , sinister , stubborn , tragic