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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Meanwhile, romance might be suddenly and adversely affected.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The quality of those bats' echolocation was also adversely affected, putting them at a higher risk of colliding with obstacles mid-flight.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, with the stock already trading at nearly 40× FY25 revenue – significantly above peers – any slowdown could adversely affect its valuation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Employers counter that the cost of providing what unions want adversely affects their competitiveness in other states and nations and forces them to raise prices, reduce employment or even leave California to remain solvent.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
The quality of those bats' echolocation was also adversely affected, putting them at a higher risk of colliding with obstacles mid-flight.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, with the stock already trading at nearly 40× FY25 revenue – significantly above peers – any slowdown could adversely affect its valuation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Employers counter that the cost of providing what unions want adversely affects their competitiveness in other states and nations and forces them to raise prices, reduce employment or even leave California to remain solvent.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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