ADVERSE
/ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/
7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of ADVERSE
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"
Examples of ADVERSE in a Sentence
- "adverse criticism"
- "adverse circumstances"
- "the adverse page"
Word Details
Is ADVERSE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ADVERSE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ADVERSE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for ADVERSE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | d | v | e | r | s | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ADVERSE
100 words from the letters in ADVERSE
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How to Use ADVERSE in Word Games
ADVERSE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ADVERSE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ADVERSE to find 100 additional valid words.