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
Denise ApplebyExamples of adversely in a Sentence
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Over the next three years, it is estimated that nearly 204,000 positions will be adversely affected.
—Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
Problems continuously plague how government actions adversely affect a few while also helping many.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
The proposal would also allow the state to grant deadline extensions to individual taxpayers who can prove they were adversely impacted by a disaster through letters from FEMA or the Small Business Administration, insurance claims, police reports or other documentation.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
Stress also leads to a spike in cortisol, a hormone that can adversely impact the skin’s barrier function, resulting in moisture loss and exacerbating eczema symptoms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
March 24, 2023 Upper-level competition in this year’s Crew Classic has also been adversely impacted; the U.S. Olympic Rowing Trials are being contested this weekend.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The wrong athletic director could adversely impact WSU’s strategy in the Pac-12 reconstruction and college football realignment games.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Additionally, a high debt burden can create uncertainty and undermine investor confidence, adversely impacting economic growth and hiring.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
The park also encourages visitors to ensure that plenty of water, food, and paw protection is provided for their pets, as high temperatures and elevation can adversely affect animals, officials said.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024
Problems continuously plague how government actions adversely affect a few while also helping many.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 May 2024
The proposal would also allow the state to grant deadline extensions to individual taxpayers who can prove they were adversely impacted by a disaster through letters from FEMA or the Small Business Administration, insurance claims, police reports or other documentation.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
Stress also leads to a spike in cortisol, a hormone that can adversely impact the skin’s barrier function, resulting in moisture loss and exacerbating eczema symptoms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Apr. 2024
March 24, 2023 Upper-level competition in this year’s Crew Classic has also been adversely impacted; the U.S. Olympic Rowing Trials are being contested this weekend.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The wrong athletic director could adversely impact WSU’s strategy in the Pac-12 reconstruction and college football realignment games.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Additionally, a high debt burden can create uncertainty and undermine investor confidence, adversely impacting economic growth and hiring.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
The park also encourages visitors to ensure that plenty of water, food, and paw protection is provided for their pets, as high temperatures and elevation can adversely affect animals, officials said.
—Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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