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Unfavorable or harmful to an intended result.

adjective

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adverse

Adverse weather forced the team to postpone its outdoor rehearsal.
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A small touring theater group faced adversity when its van became unavailable just before a week of performances. Adverse weather then complicated the search for a replacement vehicle, since several drivers had already changed their plans.
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