adverse
Adverse describes conditions, effects, or events that are harmful, unfavorable, or contrary to one's interests or success. It is most commonly used in formal, technical, or medical contexts to indicate that something is working against a desired outcome.
Exemplos
3 de 5The hikers had to turn back because of adverse weather conditions.
The hikers had to turn back because of unfavorable and potentially dangerous weather conditions.
The patient experienced an adverse reaction to the new medication.
The patient experienced a harmful or negative side effect from the new medication.
I'm not sure if his adverse attitude is going to help us finish this project on time.
I am not sure if his negative or hostile attitude will help us finish this project on time.
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Dica de memorização
Think of the 'AD' in 'ADverse' as 'ADDing a REVERSE'—it's something that adds a backward or negative force to your progress.
Quiz rápido
The company's stock price plummeted following ___ reports about the safety of its main product.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: adverse
Exemplos
The hikers had to turn back because of adverse weather conditions.
everydayThe hikers had to turn back because of unfavorable and potentially dangerous weather conditions.
The patient experienced an adverse reaction to the new medication.
formalThe patient experienced a harmful or negative side effect from the new medication.
I'm not sure if his adverse attitude is going to help us finish this project on time.
informalI am not sure if his negative or hostile attitude will help us finish this project on time.
Studies indicate that adverse environmental factors can significantly impact local biodiversity.
academicResearch shows that harmful environmental factors can greatly affect the variety of life in an area.
The sudden tax increase had an adverse effect on our quarterly profits.
businessThe sudden tax increase had a negative or disadvantageous impact on our profits for the quarter.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
adverse circumstances
situations that make it difficult to achieve something
under adverse conditions
performing a task while facing difficulties or hardship
adverse possession
a legal principle where a person gains title to land by occupying it
Frequentemente confundido com
Adverse refers to harmful things or conditions (adverse weather), while averse refers to people having a strong dislike or opposition (averse to risk).
Notas de uso
Adverse is typically used to describe situations, conditions, or effects rather than people. It almost always precedes the noun it modifies in professional reporting.
Erros comuns
The most frequent error is using 'adverse' when you mean 'averse' (e.g., saying 'I am adverse to spicy food' instead of 'averse to spicy food').
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'AD' in 'ADverse' as 'ADDing a REVERSE'—it's something that adds a backward or negative force to your progress.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'adversus', meaning 'turned against' or 'hostile', which is the past participle of 'advertere'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking legal and medical cultures, this word is essential for 'Adverse Event Reporting,' which is a standardized way to document harmful occurrences.
Quiz rápido
The company's stock price plummeted following ___ reports about the safety of its main product.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: adverse
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