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Adverse

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Negative and unpleasant, not helpful.

She had an adverse reaction to the medication.
Often appears as...
adverse effects
adverse reaction
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Medical ContextPlay
Commonly used to describe undesired outcomes in healthcare or drug side effects. SlideThe patient experienced adverse effects after taking the new drug.
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Indicates a negative impact that might not be immediate or direct, but eventually significant. SlideRising pollution levels could have adverse implications for global health.
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Not Always SeverePlay
Although negative, 'adverse' does not necessarily mean extreme or severe. SlideThe project faced some adverse comments from the community, but it was still a success.