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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Over the past four seasons, Freeman’s offensive productivity is far superior to that of Alonso’s and will likely create comparisons that could adversely affect negotiations for the free agent first baseman.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Instead, McClanahan uses the voices of locals adversely affected by tourism to inspire us to travel with more curiosity, humility, and appreciation for how our holiday can be hell on the climate and local residents.
—Tim Neville, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2024
Research has confirmed the safety of vaccine ingredients, including thimerosal, which was once a concern for its mercury content, and longitudinal studies have demonstrated that on-time vaccination in the first year of life does not adversely affect neuropsychological outcomes later in childhood.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
The previous listing attempts won’t adversely affect the Hong Kong IPO, according to the company.
—Yue Wang, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Instead, McClanahan uses the voices of locals adversely affected by tourism to inspire us to travel with more curiosity, humility, and appreciation for how our holiday can be hell on the climate and local residents.
—Tim Neville, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2024
Research has confirmed the safety of vaccine ingredients, including thimerosal, which was once a concern for its mercury content, and longitudinal studies have demonstrated that on-time vaccination in the first year of life does not adversely affect neuropsychological outcomes later in childhood.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 3 Dec. 2024
The previous listing attempts won’t adversely affect the Hong Kong IPO, according to the company.
—Yue Wang, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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