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adversity noun

  /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ , /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/
  • (countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.
 motgång
  • (uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity.
 motgång, elände

adverse adjective

  /ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/ , /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/
  • 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.
 vidrig
  • Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
 motsatt

adversative adjective

  /æd-/ , /ədˈvɝsəˌtɪv/
  • (linguistics) Expressing opposition or difference.
 adversativ
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