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 kids in this age window were among the most adversely affected.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The absence of manager Emma Hayes hasn’t adversely affected Chelsea on the pitch following her departure last summer to lead the United States’ women’s national team, but the WSL today lacks the figurehead of old.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The other tariff – thing that came up this week that has the potential to adversely affect the British economy is the idea of a 100 percent tariff on any movies produced outside the United States.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
Many deciduous ornamentals including redbuds, forsythia, crabapples, fruit trees, quince azaleas and many others were not adversely affected by last summer’s drought and the cold, windy winter and frozen soils that followed.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
The absence of manager Emma Hayes hasn’t adversely affected Chelsea on the pitch following her departure last summer to lead the United States’ women’s national team, but the WSL today lacks the figurehead of old.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The other tariff – thing that came up this week that has the potential to adversely affect the British economy is the idea of a 100 percent tariff on any movies produced outside the United States.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 11 May 2025
Many deciduous ornamentals including redbuds, forsythia, crabapples, fruit trees, quince azaleas and many others were not adversely affected by last summer’s drought and the cold, windy winter and frozen soils that followed.
—Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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