Adverse has 6 synonyms including contrary, harmful, untoward. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with adverse by meaning or context.
Adverse contains 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (D, V, R, S). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Adverse scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: V (4 pts). As a 7-letter word, adverse can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 4 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| unfavourable | 20 | 26 | 12 |
| unfavorable | 19 | 24 | 11 |
| inauspicious | 16 | 21 | 12 |
| harmful | 15 | 17 | 7 |
| contrary | 13 | 14 | 8 |
The most common synonyms for adverse are contrary, harmful, untoward, unfavorable, inauspicious. In total, there are 6 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Adverse does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, adverse is a valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 12 points.
Adverse has 7 letters: 3 vowels (A, E) and 4 consonants (D, V, R, S).