adverse adverse /ˈædvɜːrs/

adjective

1. () Contrary to your interests or welfare  ( inauspicious , untoward , adverse )
   contrary to your interests or welfare
    Adverse circumstances
   adverse circumstances
    Made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
   made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
   
2. In an opposing direction  ( adverse , contrary )
   in an opposing direction
    Adverse currents
   adverse currents
    A contrary wind
   a contrary wind