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adversarial

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/ædˈvɜːrsɛəriəl/ · ad-ver-sa-ri-al

Relating to a situation in which two sides oppose each other in a conflict or legal contest.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to a situation in which two sides oppose each other in a conflict or legal contest.

ایک ایسی صورتحال سے متعلق جس میں دو طرفین ایک دوسرے کے خلاف ہوتے ہیں، خاص طور پر قانونی مقابلوں میں۔

مخالفانہ

makhalifana

Synonyms

antagonisticopposingconflictualمخالفدشمنحریف

Antonyms

cooperativefriendlycollaborativeتعاوندوستہمکاری

Common Collocations

  • adversarial relationship
  • adversarial system
  • adversarial contest

Example Sentences

The adversarial nature of the trial made it difficult for the witnesses to express their true opinions.

محاکمے کی مخالفانہ نوعیت نے گواہوں کے لیے اپنی حقیقی رائے کا اظہار کرنا مشکل بنا دیا。

Muhaakme ki makhalifana noiyat ne gawahon ke liye apni haqeeqi raye ka izhaar karna mushkil bana diya.

In an adversarial negotiation, both parties aim to win at the other's expense.

مخالفانہ مذاکرات میں دونوں فریقین کا ہدف دوسرے کے نقصان پر جیتنا ہوتا ہے۔

Makhalifana muzakarat mein dono fareeqain ka hadaf doosre ke nuqsan par jeetna hota hai.

The adversarial approach in their discussions led to increased tensions between the teams.

ان کی بات چیت میں مخالفانہ رویہ دونوں ٹیموں کے درمیان کشیدگی کے اضافے کا سبب بنا۔

Un ki baat cheet mein makhalifana rawaya dono teams ke darmiyan kashidgi ke izafe ka sabab bana.

Easily Confused With

adversary:While 'adversarial' describes the nature of a conflict, 'adversary' refers specifically to the opposing party.
adverse:'Adverse' refers to unfavorable conditions, whereas 'adversarial' relates to opposing parties in a context of conflict.

Word Family

adversary
nounمخالف
adversity
nounمشکلات

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'adversarial' as involving 'adversaries' on opposing sides.

Imagine a courtroom with two opposing lawyers facing each other.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوست کو دشمن نہ سمجھو

Dost ko dushman na samjho

Do not consider a friend as an enemy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "adversarius" — opponent, foe

First known use: 19th century

The term evolved in English to describe situations involving opposition or conflict, particularly in legal contexts.