What is the meaning of the word 'adverse'

adverse - unfavorable; hostile


Some sentence examples which use the word 'adverse'

  • Excess of exercise had an adverse effect on his health.
  • Of Japanese there were 3500, of Hindu and Sinhalese 4600, according to recent computation, but the policy of the Commonwealth is adverse to further immigration of other than whites.
  • He listened to no adverse criticism and receded before no obstacle.
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