adverse

• Beschreibt etwas, das schädlich, ungünstig oder nachteilig ist oder gegen jemandes Interessen wirkt.

Describes something that is harmful, unfavorable, or working against one's interests.

1. Unfavorable or harmfulB2formal

   Preventing success or development; harmful or negative.

   Nachteilig

   • The drug may cause adverse side effects.
   • Adverse weather conditions forced the flight to be canceled.
   • The company faced adverse criticism for its policies.

   Synonymecontrarydetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulhostileinauspiciousinjuriousnegativeunfavorableunpropitious

   Antonymeadvantageousbeneficialfavorablegoodhelpfulpositivepropitious

2. Opposing or contraryC1formal

   Acting against or in a contrary direction.

   Widrig

   • Adverse winds delayed the sailing ship.
   • The proposal met with adverse reactions from the board.
   • They had to overcome adverse circumstances to succeed.

   Synonymeantagonisticcontrarycounterhostileinimicalnegativeopposingunfavorable

   Antonymeauspiciousfavorablehelpfulpropitioussupportive