Adversarial

/ˌæd.vɝˈsɛəɹ.i.əl/

विरोधी; टकरावपूर्ण; शत्रुतापूर्ण; प्रतिपक्षीय

Origin & History

From Latin adversarius (“opponent”), from ad- (“to”) + versus (“turned”), via French/Medieval Latin forms; literally ‘turned against.’

लैटिन adversarius (‘विरोधी/प्रतिद्वंदी’) से, जो ad- (‘की ओर’) + versus (‘मुड़ा हुआ/पलटा’) से बना; फ्रेंच/मध्यकालीन लैटिन रूपों के माध्यम से; शाब्दिक अर्थ ‘विरुद्ध मुड़ा हुआ’।

Definition

Describes a person, approach, or situation that takes an opposing, combative, or hostile stance, as in arguments, politics, law, or competitive settings.

किसी व्यक्ति, दृष्टिकोण या स्थिति का वर्णन जो विरोधी/टकरावपूर्ण या शत्रुतापूर्ण रुख अपनाए—जैसे बहस, राजनीति, कानून या प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक संदर्भों में।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
The negotiations became adversarial after both sides rejected the compromise.
समझौता दोनों पक्षों द्वारा ठुकराने के बाद वार्ता टकरावपूर्ण हो गई।

Usage Examples

The lawyer warned that an adversarial strategy could prolong the case.
Their relationship turned adversarial when money became an issue.
An adversarial tone in emails often escalates conflict.
In court, the process is designed to be adversarial, with each side presenting its best case.

Related Forms

Adjective
Adverb
Adversarially

Idioms & Phrases

Take an adversarial stance
विरोधी/टकरावपूर्ण रुख अपनाना
An adversarial approach
टकरावपूर्ण/प्रतिपक्षीय तरीका
Shift to an adversarial tone
लहजे को टकरावपूर्ण कर देना