Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.
First attested around 1374, from Old French avers (French adverse), from Latin adversus ("turned against"), past participle of advertere, from ad- + vertere. See also versus.
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