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adverse
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adjective
(= untoward)
contrary to your interests or welfare
adverse circumstances
made a place for themselves under the most untoward conditions
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adjective
(= contrary)
in an opposing direction
adverse currents
a contrary wind
inference
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noun
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation