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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?

  1. adj Unfavorable or harmful; working against someone's interests.
    "The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients."

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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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: "The medication can cause adverse side effects in some patients." 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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