Adverse
/ˈæd.vɜrs/
Definitions
- (adj.) Unfavorable or harmful in effect; opposing one's interests or desires.
The court ruled against the plaintiff due to the adverse evidence presented.
- (adj.) Hostile or antagonistic in nature.
Both parties exhibited adverse attitudes during the negotiation.
Forms
- adversely
- adversity
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts to describe conditions, evidence, or effects that negatively impact a party or outcome.
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