In an adversative manner

adversativeness

(linguistics) Expressing opposition or difference. / (linguistics) Expressing adverse effect.

(rare, dated) Something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is adversative.

plural of adversative

(economics, business, insurance) The process by which the price and quantity of goods or services in a given market is altered due to one party having information that the other party cannot have at reasonable cost.

plural of adverse party

plural of adverse witness

(law) The opposing party in a lawsuit under an adversary system of law; adversary.

(law) a hostile witness.