adverse conditions
noun phraseUK /ˈæd.vɜːs kənˈdɪʃ.ənz/
US /ˈæd.vɝːs kənˈdɪʃ.ənz/
Hard or bad situations that make things difficult.
The sailors had to be very brave in the adverse conditions at sea.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Weather that is stormy or dangerous.
The game was canceled because of adverse conditions like heavy rain and strong wind.
3. A situation that makes it harder to succeed.
The team won the match even in adverse conditions.
4. Unfriendly or harmful surroundings.
Plants can still grow in adverse conditions if they get enough water.