And the under-fire Blues boss has vowed to do his all to turn it around.
Adams has been stung by criticism from sections of fans in the aftermath of the disappointing Fulham defeat.
He was even confronted by two furious supporters as he made his way on to the coach at Craven Cottage – a moment which left him shaken.
Meanwhile, rumours continue to rumble over his Fratton Park future, despite public backing from executive chairman Peter Storrie.
But Adams remains in control, with a tough clash with title-chasing Liverpool ahead, as he attempts to haul Pompey up the league.
And he has pledged to succeed in one of his greatest challenges in football.
He said: 'I am trying my hardest and myself and Peter (Storrie) worked all hours to try to bring in a few loans and get a few deals done.
'Our budget was cut but it hasn't stopped us working hard to find a way to stay in this league – and I believe we can.
'I received verbal abuse while getting on the bus after the game on Saturday and that hurt.
'There were a couple of fans who were not happy over the way the team is playing and the results.
'They shouted they didn't want me at the club ever again.
'To be honest, it was put a little bit stronger than that.
'I tried to explain things to them but they weren't listening and that hurt – it really did. I felt that.
'I understand their frustration at the results, but I have never experienced that before in my career.
'I have had stick from opposing fans, of course I have, I played a lot of games in my career and you don't expect to be liked by rival supporters. But I've never had it from my own before.
'Never at Arsenal, Wycombe or with England. I always thought you stick together.
'For me, it's unusual and that's why it hurt. It was only a couple of guys angry at me, but it didn't stop me feeling it.
'We have had another bad result and I understand people's reaction, but the club has changed and I am doing my utmost to scrap away and improve things.'
Adams has every sympathy for fans who have become increasingly alarmed at their club's slide down the table.
Pompey currently sit just one point above the relegation zone in one of the tightest fights for survival the Premier League has seen.
But he will not throw the towel in.
He added: 'They are obviously voicing their anger and for me it's difficult to take.
'I feel it too, you know, I want better results. More than anything I want to do well at this football club. I'm no runner.'
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