adverse

Definition:
Preventing success or development, harmful, unfavorable.
Contrary to your interests or welfare.
In an opposing direction.

Use 'adverse' in a sentence:

• 1. Its deficiencies, in fact, have had an adverse impact on our security.
• 2. In addition, adverse exposures of the developing brain may affect risk of dementia later in life.
• 3. This had an adverse effect on consumption.
• 4. This will increase the number of people at risk of adverse health effects from indoor air pollution.
• 5. The trials has been cancelled after the drug was found to cause an adverse reaction.
• 6. The students were praised for overcoming adverse conditions.
• 7. Where is the monitoring of adverse events?
• 8. There are reasons for discouraging change when adverse economic impact far outweighs the advantages of change.
• 9. The improper use of medicine could lead to severe adverse reactions.
• 10. Not only did they put up a good show in adverse circumstances, they entertained the crowd greatly.
• 11. Inflation is considered to be undesirable because of its adverse effects on income distribution.
• 12. The holidays might provide time for reflection, and the firm resolve of the New Year should be to do something, finally, please, to address climate change and its adverse effects.
• 13. Despite the adverse conditions, the road was finished in just eight months.
• 14. My sister's taste in dresses is adverse to my own.