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adverse Synonyms

Another word for adverse

Choosing another word for adverse depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Preventing success or development; harmful, unfavorable, or working against one's interests.

Usage Example

"The flight was delayed for several hours due to unfavorable weather conditions."

Strongest
unfavorable
detrimental
harmful
disadvantageous
Strong
inauspicious
unpropitious
negative
deleterious
injurious
untoward

• adjective (Context 2)

Acting in an opposing direction or manner; hostile or antagonistic (especially in legal or formal contexts, as of an opposing party or witness).

Usage Example

"The attorney requested permission from the judge to treat the uncooperative speaker as an hostile witness."

Strongest
hostile
opposing
Strong
antagonistic
inimical
contrary
unfriendly
conflicting

Opposites of adverse

The opposite of adverse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

favorable
beneficial
advantageous
supportive
friendly
allied
auspicious
propitious
See all opposites of adverse

• Nearby Words

adverbial
adversarial
adversary
adverse
adversely
adversity
advert

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Adverse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/adverse
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