Quality of being adversative.

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

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

plural of adversative

In an adversative manner

(uncountable) The state of adverse conditions; state of misfortune or calamity. / (countable) An event that is adverse; calamity.

A tendency or wish to avoid someone or something. / (obsolete) An adverting or turning towards; attention.

plural of adverseness

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.

In an adverse manner.