: in an adverse manner : in a way that is bad or harmful Determining which drugs—if any—may have interacted adversely with others is difficult.—

What does adversely mean?

1 : acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile hindered by adverse winds. 2a : opposed to one's interests an adverse verdict heard testimony adverse to their position especially : unfavorable adverse criticism. b : causing harm : harmful adverse drug effects. 3 archaic : opposite in position.

What does it mean when someone is adverse to something?

Adverse, usually applied to things, often means "harmful" or "unfavorable" and is used in instances like "adverse effects from the medication." Averse usually applies to people and means "having a feeling of distaste or dislike." It is often used with to or from to describe someone having an aversion to something ...