Adverse

usgb/ədˈvɜːrs,ˈædvɜːrs/
adjective

Negative and unpleasant, not helpful.

She had an adverse reaction to the medication.
Visual representation of "adverse" - Negative and unpleasant, not helpful.

Often appears as...

  • adverse effects
  • adverse reaction
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Medical Context

Commonly used to describe undesired outcomes in healthcare or drug side effects.

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The patient experienced adverse effects after taking the new drug.
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Subtle Impact

Indicates a negative impact that might not be immediate or direct, but eventually significant.

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Rising pollution levels could have adverse implications for global health.
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Not Always Severe

Although negative, 'adverse' does not necessarily mean extreme or severe.

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The project faced some adverse comments from the community, but it was still a success.
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