adversely
adverb
ad·verse·ly
ad-ˈvərs-lē 
ˈad-ˌvərs-
: in an adverse manner : in a way that is bad or harmful
Determining which drugs—if any—may have interacted adversely with others is difficult.—
Nancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert Langreth
—often used with affectNancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert LangrethReductions in staffing are affecting the company adversely.
Taking a loan from your retirement account may adversely affect your retirement savings, but there are instances when taking such a loan makes sense.—Denise Appleby
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The limited spectrum from fluorescent lighting is primarily blue light, which, after prolonged periods, can adversely affect the eyes.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
The Maine lawmaker, whose state borders Canada, also noted that Trump's tariffs would adversely affect key industries in Maine, including the paper, pulp, lobster and agricultural sectors.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Even the agricultural products, machinery and equipment, and hi-tech goods the United States exports will be adversely affected, thanks to retaliatory tariffs imposed by Washington’s trading partners.
—Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
The potential dismantling of the Department of Education is likely to adversely affect the availability of student aid.
—Noreen Sugrue, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
The Maine lawmaker, whose state borders Canada, also noted that Trump's tariffs would adversely affect key industries in Maine, including the paper, pulp, lobster and agricultural sectors.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Even the agricultural products, machinery and equipment, and hi-tech goods the United States exports will be adversely affected, thanks to retaliatory tariffs imposed by Washington’s trading partners.
—Eswar Prasad, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2025
The potential dismantling of the Department of Education is likely to adversely affect the availability of student aid.
—Noreen Sugrue, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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