adverse
/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ adjective B2- 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. · adverse criticism· adverse weather
- Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire. · adverse circumstances
- Opposite; confronting. · the adverse page· the adverse party
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Within a single year, several other elite runners successfully completed the mile in under four minutes without suffering any adverse effects.
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