Dictionary
ad•verse
Pronunciation: (ad-vûrs', ad'vûrs), [key]—
adj.
1. unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect:
adverse criticism.
2. opposing one's interests or desire:
adverse circumstances.
3. being or acting in a contrary direction; opposed or opposing:
adverse winds.
4. opposite; confronting:
the adverse page. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.