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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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
Sugar and inflammation adversely affects the microbiome’s role in mental health and cognitive function, contributing to depression, anxiety and memory troubles.
—Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
For purposes of the plan, an employee is considered to be adversely affected by a major disaster if the disaster has caused severe hardship to the employee or a family member that requires the employee to be absent from work.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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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
Sugar and inflammation adversely affects the microbiome’s role in mental health and cognitive function, contributing to depression, anxiety and memory troubles.
—Christopher Damman, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
For purposes of the plan, an employee is considered to be adversely affected by a major disaster if the disaster has caused severe hardship to the employee or a family member that requires the employee to be absent from work.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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