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adverse: opposed
averse: not interested
The adj adverse
has 2 senses (first 1 from
tagged texts)
1. (4) adverse, harmful,
inauspicious, untoward --
(contrary to your interests or
welfare; "adverse
circumstances"; "made a place
for themselves under the most
untoward conditions")
2. adverse, contrary -- (in an
opposing direction; "adverse
currents"; "a contrary wind")
2 senses of
adverse
Sense 1
adverse, harmful,
inauspicious, untoward --
(contrary to your interests or
welfare; "adverse
circumstances"; "made a place
for themselves under the most
untoward conditions")
=> unfavorable (vs.
favorable), unfavourable --
(not encouraging or approving
or pleasing; "unfavorable
conditions"; "an unfavorable
comparison"; "unfavorable
comments", "unfavorable
impression")
Sense 2
adverse, contrary -- (in an
opposing direction; "adverse
currents"; "a contrary wind")
=> unfavorable (vs.
favorable), unfavourable --
((of winds or weather) tending
to hinder or oppose;
"unfavorable winds") |
