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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Apple, which stands as one of TSMC's largest clients, has encountered sluggish demand in recent quarters, and broader consumer electronics spending might impact non-AI segments adversely.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
However, the analyst pointed out that Q2 performance was adversely impacted by a 25% drop in advertising pricing resulting from the company's rising market share in previously unmonetized markets around the globe.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
Legal immigration restrictions, including policies affecting international students, could adversely affect Americans and the university communities many lawmakers view as vital to their states, districts and constituents.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Investor sentiment has been adversely affected by worries regarding the company’s drug pipeline.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
However, the analyst pointed out that Q2 performance was adversely impacted by a 25% drop in advertising pricing resulting from the company's rising market share in previously unmonetized markets around the globe.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025
Legal immigration restrictions, including policies affecting international students, could adversely affect Americans and the university communities many lawmakers view as vital to their states, districts and constituents.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Investor sentiment has been adversely affected by worries regarding the company’s drug pipeline.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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