What is the difference between Adverse and Averse?

What is the difference between Adverse and Averse? :


Adverse :

( 1 ) Not favourable - contrary

He is living in adverse circumstances.


( 2 ) Opposing – hostile

Your adverse criticism has hurt her feelings.

There was an adverse reaction to your proposals.


( 3 ) Harmful

There are adverse effects of this medicine.



Averse :

( 1 ) Opposed to something – not liking something

He seems to be averse to hard work.

They are averse to honesty and rectitude.











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