Adverse vs. Averse · distinguish their meanings and uses

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Your new ahaAdverse describes something harmful or unfavorable while averse describes strong dislike

Adverse typically describes harmful conditions, while averse typically describes a person's own dislike. Source: Wiktionary: adverse ↗

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