01 Word definition

adverse

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is ADVERSE a word?

Yes. ADVERSE is a 7-letter adjective. contrary to your interests or welfare Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell ADVERSE?

A-D-V-E-R-S-E

ADVERSE contains 7 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. contrary to your interests or welfare

    “adverse circumstances”

2adjective

  1. in an opposing direction

    “adverse currents”
Synonyms
inauspiciousuntowardcontrary
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is ADVERSE spelled?

A1D2V3E4R5S6E7
Starts withADVFirst 3 letters
Ends withRSELast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats E
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About ADVERSE.

How do you spell ADVERSE?

ADVERSE is spelled A-D-V-E-R-S-E. It contains 7 letters.