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adverse (ad VURS, AD vurs")
Opposed to, hostile to; unfavorable, contrary, opposing, negative: "Adverse winds prevented our plane from arriving on time."
"Do not be discouraged by adverse criticism."
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adverse (ad VURS, AD vurs") (adjective)
Opposed to, hostile to; unfavorable, contrary: "Adverse winds prevented the plane from arriving on time."
"Do not be discouraged by adverse criticism."
averse (uh VURS) (adjective)
Disliking; unwilling; having a feeling of great distaste or an inclination against something or someone: "Regina's father is always averse to spending money unless it is really necessary."
"Fred does not approve of liquor in any form and he is even averse to drinking wine."

The adverse publicity didn't hurt Zachary's acting career; however, the hostility of the crowd did make him averse to performing at the next theatrical performance.

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adverse hydro
A description of conditions that are unfavorable to the generation of hydropower; that is, low rainfall or snowfall, lack of runoff from higher elevations.
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adverse reaction
In pharmacology, any unexpected or dangerous reaction to a drug.

An unwanted effect caused by the administration of a drug. The onset of the adverse reaction may be sudden or develop over time.

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adverse-selection problem
That which takes place when a buyer or seller entering a disadvantageous contract on the basis of incomplete or inaccurate information because the cost of obtaining the relevant information is higher for a buyer or seller than the other party involved in the transaction.
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