adverse

3 definitions • 10 examples

having a negative or harmful effect on something:

adverse publicity They received a lot of adverse publicity about the changes.

adverse effect So far the drug is thought not to have any adverse effects.

adverse reaction I had an adverse reaction to the injection.

adverse conditions The match has been cancelled because of adverse conditions.

adverse weather The forecasters are expecting adverse weather for the next few days.

going against something, or causing harm:

Her policies may have adverse effects on the economy.

harmful or likely to cause problems:

A chain reaction of adverse events in the financial markets has put lenders under severe pressure.

adverse effect/impact/change Recent bad publicity has had an adverse effect on sales.

adverse conditions/consequences/circumstances Many experts believe it may be too late to prevent adverse consequences to the world's climate system.

adverse reaction/side-effect Some people have adverse reactions to additives and preservatives used in many foods.