noun
- the quality or state of being adverse; opposition or hostility
Usage: formal
Examples
- The adverseness of the weather conditions forced them to cancel the outdoor event.
- She was surprised by the adverseness of the committee’s reaction to her proposal.
- The adverseness of public opinion made it difficult for the politician to advance his agenda.
- Despite the adverseness of circumstances, they managed to complete the project on time.
- The adverseness of the terrain made hiking extremely challenging.
- His adverseness to change became apparent during the company restructuring.