ADVERSE

AD'VERSE, adjective [Latin adversus, opposite; of ad and versus, turned; from verto, to turn. See Advert. This word was formerly accented, by some authors, on the last syllable; but the accent is now settled on the first.]1. Opposite; opposing; acting in a contrary direction; conflicting; counteracting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party.2. Figuratively, opposing desire; contrary to the wishes, or to supposed good; hence, unfortunate; calamitous; afflictive; pernicious, unprosperous; as, adverse fate or circumstances.ADVERSE, verb transitive advers'. To oppose. [Not used.]

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adverse. Adverse, a. contrary, calamitous, unfortunate

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Ad″verse (�), a. [[OE. advers, OF. avers, advers, fr. L. adversus, p. p. advertere to turn to. See Advert.]] 1. 1. Acting against, or in a contrary direction; opposed; contrary; opposite; conflicting; as, adverse winds; an adverse party; a spirit adverse to distinctions of caste.
2. 2. Opposite. “Calpe's adverse height.” Byron.
3. 3. In hostile opposition to; unfavorable; unpropitious; contrary to one's wishes; unfortunate; calamitous; afflictive; hurtful; as, adverse fates, adverse circumstances, things adverse.
Happy were it for us all if we bore prosperity as well and wisely as we endure an adverse fortune. Southey. Adverse possession (Law), a possession of real property avowedly contrary to some claim of title in another person. Abbott. Syn. — Averse; reluctant; unwilling. See Averse.