Adverse
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Unfavourable, harmful, or preventing success; opposed to one's interests or welfare. It describes conditions, effects, or circumstances that work against desired outcomes.
“The adverse weather conditions forced the cancellation of all outdoor events.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈæd.və(r)s/
Syllables
ad·verse
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Wordle
Contains three vowels (A, E, E); common letter patterns with V
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; V (4 pts) adds value to common letter combinations
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