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Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of caste.

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  1. a. Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of caste.
  2. a. Opposite.
  3. a. In hostile opposition to; unfavorable; unpropitious; contrary to one's wishes; unfortunate; calamitous; afflictive; hurtful; as, adverse fates, adverse circumstances, things adverse.
  4. v. t. To oppose; to resist.
  5. adj. contrary to your interests or welfare
  6. adj. in an opposing direction
  7. j:100 s. contrary to your interests or welfare s. in an opposing direction