adversely

adverb

ad·​verse·​ly ad-ˈvərs-lē How to pronounce adversely (audio)
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 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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Impact feedback helps executives adjust behaviors that may be adversely affecting their leadership effectiveness. Svetlana Dimovski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Sony, which is seeking monetary damages, also says that recent layoffs at CBS parent Paramount Global have adversely affected the units tasked with distributing, marketing and ad sales for the two game shows, further restricting CBS’ ability to hold up its end of the contract. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024 Smith urges travelers to let wines rest for as long as possible after transport because the wines can be adversely affected by the jostling, elevation change, and temperature variations. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2024 Sugar and inflammation adversely affect the microbiome’s role in mental health and cognitive function, contributing to depression, anxiety and memory troubles. Christopher Damman, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 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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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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