adverse

• Describe algo perjudicial, desfavorable o que actúa contra los intereses de alguien.

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

1. Unfavorable or harmfulB2formal

   Preventing success or development; harmful or negative.

   adverso

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

   Sinónimoscontrarydetrimentaldisadvantageousharmfulhostileinauspiciousinjuriousnegativeunfavorableunpropitious

   Antónimosadvantageousbeneficialfavorablegoodhelpfulpositivepropitious

2. Opposing or contraryC1formal

   Acting against or in a contrary direction.

   Adverso, contrario

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

   Sinónimosantagonisticcontrarycounterhostileinimicalnegativeopposingunfavorable

   Antónimosauspiciousfavorablehelpfulpropitioussupportive