👉 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.
Alright class, settle down, letās take a look today, At a tricky word that needs a thoughtful way. Weāve got āadverseā ā itās quite a phrase you see, And the dictionary gives us clues for you and me! It says "Unfavorable," that's a good first start, Like a rainy day when youād hoped for art. "Antagonistic" means fighting, strong and bold, Against your plans, a story to be told. āHostileā suggests an enemy in sight, Someone who doesnāt want things feeling right! It opposes welfare, that's its core decree, Acting against you ā can you plainly see? "Working in opposition," a direction quite contrary, So āadverseā means something negative, not merry! Think of a storm or a chilly breeze, Thatās an example of what "adverse" decrees. Now, let's try some sentences ā can you see? How to use āadverseā correctly, for you and me? (Pause for student responses/questions) Excellent work everyone! Do you have any questions about how this word works?