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Adverse vs Dreadful - What's the difference?

adverse | dreadful | Related terms |

Adverse is a related term of dreadful.


As adjectives the difference between adverse and dreadful

is that adverse is 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 while dreadful is causing dread; very bad.

As a noun dreadful is

a shocking or sensational crime.

Adverse vs Conducive - What's the difference?

adverse | conducive |


As adjectives the difference between adverse and conducive

is that adverse is 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 while conducive is tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.

Grievous vs Adverse - What's the difference?

grievous | adverse | Related terms |

Grievous is a related term of adverse.


As adjectives the difference between grievous and adverse

is that grievous is causing grief, pain or sorrow while adverse is 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.

Warlike vs Adverse - What's the difference?

warlike | adverse | Related terms |

Warlike is a related term of adverse.


As adjectives the difference between warlike and adverse

is that warlike is hostile and belligerent while adverse is 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 vs Inconsistent - What's the difference?

adverse | inconsistent | Related terms |

Adverse is a related term of inconsistent.


As adjectives the difference between adverse and inconsistent

is that adverse is 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 while inconsistent is not consistent.

Adverse vs Helpfull - What's the difference?

adverse | helpfull |


As adjectives the difference between adverse and helpfull

is that adverse is 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 while helpfull is .

Miserable vs Adverse - What's the difference?

miserable | adverse | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between miserable and adverse

is that miserable is in a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor while adverse is 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.

Antithetical vs Adverse - What's the difference?

antithetical | adverse | Related terms |

Antithetical is a related term of adverse.


As adjectives the difference between antithetical and adverse

is that antithetical is pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted while adverse is 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 vs Dire - What's the difference?

adverse | dire |


As an adjective adverse

is 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.

As a verb dire is

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Adverse vs Baneful - What's the difference?

adverse | baneful | Related terms |

Adverse is a related term of baneful.


As adjectives the difference between adverse and baneful

is that adverse is 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 while baneful is exceedingly harmful; causing harm, death, ruin.

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