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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These particular dads, though, were those who had been adversely impacted by the criminal justice system and were in the process of reconnecting with their families and society. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 June 2025 In the meantime, however, these discriminatory government edicts will continue to violate Coloradans’ rights of free speech and free exercise of religion, and adversely impact the privacy, safety, professional conduct, and even health of those who disagree with the government’s ideology. Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 7 June 2025 Tariffs adversely impact climate adaptation by creating higher challenges. Simi Thambi​, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 The widespread lack of flood insurance could adversely impact credit markets in the form of higher-than-anticipated loan failures. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for adversely

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Jun. 2025.

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