The words, ‘Adverse’ and ‘averse’ are not only spelled similarly (with the ‘d’ in ‘adverse’ being the only difference), they are also both adjectives with negative connotations, and hence easily confused.
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Adverse
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means ‘unfavourable’, or ‘harmful’.
Note : It is used in reference to things, actions or events, rather than people.
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Averse
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describes a strong disinclination.
Note : It is used of things and people, but we never speak of an averse thing or person.
Examples with 'adverse'
Adverse publicity hits our profits.
Sachin Tendulkar is espected to perform well in adverse conditions.
