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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And Tesla values are also being adversely affected by an additional wave of bad publicity.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Some providers may also recommend eliminating gluten and lactose to reduce the body's inflammatory response, which can adversely affect thyroid function.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said on Thursday’s press call that the federal government will continue to regularly review the safety of pesticides but noted that abrupt changes in agricultural practices could adversely affect the domestic food supply.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 22 May 2025
However, the filters here are not perfect, as millions of microplastics can still slip through and adversely affect ecosystems.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
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Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Some providers may also recommend eliminating gluten and lactose to reduce the body's inflammatory response, which can adversely affect thyroid function.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said on Thursday’s press call that the federal government will continue to regularly review the safety of pesticides but noted that abrupt changes in agricultural practices could adversely affect the domestic food supply.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 22 May 2025
However, the filters here are not perfect, as millions of microplastics can still slip through and adversely affect ecosystems.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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