adverse

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adverse  /æd ˈvɜrs/ ? Meaning of "adverse"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) contrary to your interests or welfare
  2. (adj) in an opposing direction

Synonym(s)

inauspicious, untoward

Usage(s):

  1. A study is being conducted to find out the adverse effects of the computer monitor on human health.
  2. It appears that the banking system was not resilient enough to face the adverse economic conditions and came down like a pack of cards.
  3. Experimental drugs often cause adverse reactions on patients causing untold misery and deaths.

Quotes

  1. "To break that adverse feedback loop, it is essential that we continue to complement fiscal stimulus with strong government action to stabilize financial institutions and financial markets," Bernanke said.
    on Feb 24, 2009 By: Ben Bernanke Source: FOXNews

  2. "I think as far as the adverse impact on the nation around the world, this administration has been the worst in history," Carter told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in a story that appeared in the newspaper's Saturday editions. "The overt...
    on May 19, 2007 By: Jimmy Carter Source: Washington Post

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