How to Pronounce "adversarial"
word
ˌædvɝˈsɛɹiəɫ
ad-ver-SAIR-ee-uhl
ˌædvəsˈeəɹɪəl
ad-vuh-SAIR-ee-uhl
Definition
Describes a situation, relationship, or system where people or groups oppose or compete against each other, often in a hostile or challenging way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌædvɝˈsɛɹiəɫ
British English
ˌædvəsˈeəɹɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ad-ver-SAIR-ee-uhl
UK
ad-vuh-SAIR-ee-uhl
Listen in Context
The two lawyers used an adversarial approach in court.
Their relationship became adversarial after the argument.
The adversarial system is common in many countries’ courts.
Sometimes, negotiations break down when both sides get too adversarial.