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Meaning of adverse to
The primary meaning of "adverse to" is having or showing a strong dislike or opposition to something.
Etymology of adverse to
The phrase "adverse to" originates from the Latin words "adversus," meaning "turned against" or "opposite," and the Old French word "advers," meaning "opposite" or "contrary"
Historically, "adverse" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is unfavorable or hostile
Synonyms
opposed to
against
averse to
hostile to
resistant to
unwilling to
unsympathetic to
antagonistic to
contrary to
unfavorable to
disinclined to
reluctant to
loath to
opposed
anti
contra
adverse
inimical
unfriendly
unsupportive
uncooperative
unreceptive
unresponsive
impervious
indifferent
apathetic
opposed
antagonistic
Definitions
- Having a strong dislike or opposition to something
- * Unsuitable or unfavorable, especially due to being contrary to someone's interests or nature
- * Causing harm or damage, especially in a way that is unintended or unforeseen
Usage Examples
- She is adverse to the idea of moving to a new city
- * The company is adverse to taking risks, especially in uncertain economic times
- * He is adverse to spicy food, so we went to a restaurant that served mild dishes
Antonyms
fond of
in favor of
supportive of
sympathetic to
receptive to
responsive to
enthusiastic about
pleased with
approving of
agreeable to
amenable to
disposed to
inclined to
partial to
pro
favorable
positive
supportive
encouraging