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adverse

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adverse in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. in an opposing direction
    "adverse currents"; "a contrary wind"
    adverse  contrary 
  2. contrary to your interests or welfare
    "adverse circumstances"; "made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions"
    adverse  inauspicious  untoward 
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