adversely

adverb

ad·​verse·​ly ad-ˈvərs-lē How to pronounce adversely (audio)
ˈad-ˌvərs-
Synonyms of adverselynext
: 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 affect
Reductions 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 company has identified several risk factors that could adversely affect its business and financial condition, including competition in the TRT market, reliance on third-party contractors and service providers, and potential product liability claims. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025 This scenario could adversely affect AMD’s core CPU business, as delays in PC and laptop purchases may reduce chip demand. — Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 Neither have council members, who have not taken a public stance on recent decisions by the U.S. that will adversely affect Haiti and its citizens. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025 This rapidly changing light cycle can disrupt circadian rhythms, which can adversely affect awareness, concentration, and performance. — Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adversely

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of adversely was in 1593

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