Definitions
in an opposing direction
Word origin
First attested around 1374, from Old French avers (French adverse), from Latin adversus (“turned against”), past participle of advertere, from ad- (“to”) + vertere (“to turn”). See also versus.
Used in a sentence
“adverse criticism”
“adverse weather”
“Happy were it for us all if we bore prosperity as well and wisely as we endure an adverse fortune.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Working against”7 letters
02“Unfavorable”7 letters
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