Pronunciation: /ædvərsnəs/
noun the quality or state of being adverse; opposition or hostility
A1 The children faced adverseness when they couldn't find their way back home.
A2 Despite the adverseness of the situation, she remained calm and collected.
B1 The team overcame the adverseness of the weather conditions to win the championship.
B2 The company's success was attributed to their ability to navigate through adverseness in the market.
C1 The politician's resilience in the face of adverseness earned them respect from the public.
C2 The artist's work reflected the adverseness of their personal struggles, creating powerful and emotional pieces.
adjective adverse in nature; contrary or unfavorable
A1 The adverseness of the weather made it difficult to go outside.
A2 Despite the adverseness of the situation, she remained positive and hopeful.
B1 The adverseness of the economic conditions led to many businesses closing down.
B2 The adverseness of the terrain made the hike challenging but rewarding.
C1 The adverseness of the political climate created tension and uncertainty among the population.
C2 The adverseness of the legal battle dragged on for years, causing stress and financial strain.
formal The company faced great adverseness in the form of multiple lawsuits.
informal Dealing with all this adverseness at work is really getting to me.
slang I can't believe the amount of adverseness she had to deal with in that situation.
figurative In the journey of life, adverseness is just another stepping stone towards success.
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