adversely

adverb

Definition of adverselynext
as in negatively

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Recent Examples of adversely Provide Consistent Conditions Ficus plants react adversely to abrupt changes. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 The fear and uncertainty is adversely affecting the care continuity for residents. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 Then with Brexit’s effects and the COVID pandemic both adversely hitting the national finances and mood, the task of governing became ever more difficult by the month. — Toby Helm, Time, 27 June 2026 Ample research shows that passive content consumption among kids and teens is adversely affecting attention spans, language attainment, and other factors that help make deep reading both sustainable and fun. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for adversely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adversely
  1. negatively
  2. unfavorably
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  • Today, thanks in part to central air conditioning, there’s a growing argument to keep students in school longer to combat academic regression, as research has shown time off negatively impacts student performance.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Joint research by the University of Chicago and the University of Nebraska found signs that heart muscle cells are not negatively affected by space travel at all.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of negatively
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  • The larger issue is that anyone replacing Kornheiser would be compared with him, likely unfavorably.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Mamdani yielded positive responses from those polled in New York City, where 69% of respondents saw Mamdani favorably, while 24% of respondents viewed him unfavorably.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of unfavorably

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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adversely. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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