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 park also encourages visitors to ensure that plenty of water, food, and paw protection is provided for their pets, as high temperatures and elevation can adversely affect animals, officials said.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
The Missouri Supreme Court and state attorney general have pushed back at his appeal and argue Dorsey has failed to find enough evidence that the flat-fee arrangement adversely affected his lawyers’ choices.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
While hard water can adversely affect all hair types, those with fine, fragile, and colored-treated hair may notice the biggest impact, says Garren, a hairstylist based in both Miami and New York City.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
So the lower prices at Nuits-Saint-Georges this year didn’t come as a shock to the auctioneer Cortot, who believes the market is being adversely affected by conflicts around the globe.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2024
This extensive house building is adversely impacting our lifestyles and environment — more traffic, pollution, and loss of open space and outdoor activities.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Even if an employee appears healthy and happy, there are often health challenges that adversely impact their personal and professional lives, and this directly impacts your organization’s productivity and profitability.
—Dinesh Sheth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Prolonged droughts adversely affect costs if suppliers need to buy a more expensive water supply, pump water from deeper underground or add treatment processes to clean degraded supplies, researchers with the Pacific Institute and the organization Dig Deep said in a recent report.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Without enough sleep, the mind and body can’t correctly recharge, adversely affecting health.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Mar. 2024
Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
The Missouri Supreme Court and state attorney general have pushed back at his appeal and argue Dorsey has failed to find enough evidence that the flat-fee arrangement adversely affected his lawyers’ choices.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
While hard water can adversely affect all hair types, those with fine, fragile, and colored-treated hair may notice the biggest impact, says Garren, a hairstylist based in both Miami and New York City.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 2 Apr. 2024
So the lower prices at Nuits-Saint-Georges this year didn’t come as a shock to the auctioneer Cortot, who believes the market is being adversely affected by conflicts around the globe.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2024
This extensive house building is adversely impacting our lifestyles and environment — more traffic, pollution, and loss of open space and outdoor activities.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024
Even if an employee appears healthy and happy, there are often health challenges that adversely impact their personal and professional lives, and this directly impacts your organization’s productivity and profitability.
—Dinesh Sheth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Prolonged droughts adversely affect costs if suppliers need to buy a more expensive water supply, pump water from deeper underground or add treatment processes to clean degraded supplies, researchers with the Pacific Institute and the organization Dig Deep said in a recent report.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
Without enough sleep, the mind and body can’t correctly recharge, adversely affecting health.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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