adversely

adverb

ad·verse·ly | \ ad-ˈvərs-lē

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, ˈad-ˌvərs-\

Definition of adversely

: 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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The first known use of adversely was in 1593

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