adversity
noun
/ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/
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/ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/
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- (countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.
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adversité
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- (uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
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adversité,
malheur
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adverse
adjective
/ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/
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/ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/
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- 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.
- (not comparable) Opposite; confronting.
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défavorable,
adverse
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adversative
adjective
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- (linguistics) Expressing opposition or difference.
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adversatif
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