Adverse

/ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters

Definition of Adverse

adjective

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.
"adverse criticism"
Opposed; contrary; opposing one's interests or desire.
"adverse circumstances"
Opposite; confronting.
"the adverse page"

Anagrams of Adverse

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 7 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "adverse":

7-LETTER WORDS

6-LETTER WORDS

averse deaves erased evader evades reaved reaves reseda seared served versed

5-LETTER WORDS

aedes avers dares dears deave deers devas drave drees eared eased eaved eaves erase evade+16 more

4-LETTER WORDS

ares arse aver aves dare dear deer

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "adverse" and rearranging:

+pdepraves pervades

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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