adverse in Italian

adverse in Italian is contrario, avverso, ostile — adverse means unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.

adverse in Italian

contrario

adj

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.

avverso

adj

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.

ostile

adj

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.

contrario

adj

(not comparable) Opposite; confronting.

avverso

adj

(not comparable) Opposite; confronting.

What does "adverse" mean?

adj Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
"Farmers faced adverse conditions after the long, cold winter damaged the crops."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

adverse in a sentence

Farmers faced adverse conditions after the long, cold winter damaged the crops.
He said Robins had not been in trouble with the law before and had no previous convictions. Jail would have an adverse effect on her and her three children as she was the main carer.

Similar words in Italian

contrary detrimental harmful untoward

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "adverse" in Italian?

"adverse" in Italian is contrario, avverso, ostile. adverse means: Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.

How do you use "adverse" in a sentence?

Example: "Farmers faced adverse conditions after the long, cold winter damaged the crops." In Italian, "adverse" is contrario, avverso, ostile.

Are there other ways to say "adverse" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "adverse": contrario, avverso, ostile.

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