adverse in German
adverse in German is gegnerisch, widrig — adverse means unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
adverse in German
gegnerisch
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.
widrig
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.
widrig
(not comparable) Opposite; confronting.
What does "adverse" mean?
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adj Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
"The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients."
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adverse in a sentence
- The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients.
- Adverse weather conditions delayed the flight for hours.
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What is "adverse" in German?
"adverse" in German is gegnerisch, widrig. adverse means: Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
How do you use "adverse" in a sentence?
Example: "The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients." In German, "adverse" is gegnerisch, widrig.
Are there other ways to say "adverse" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "adverse": gegnerisch, widrig.
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