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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Therefore, when the sympathetic versus parasympathetic balance is off, all sorts of things in your mind and body can be adversely affected.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
On the other hand, people who may be adversely affected include those making less than $50,000, SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program)/Medicaid recipients, people with student loan debt, undocumented residents, and the federal deficit.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
That number is lower for patients with higher BMIs, but weight loss during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can adversely affect the baby.
—Katherine Weaver, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
This 'may adversely affect the appeal of our city's riverfront district'
Building a new arena in either alternate location could have major consequences for The Banks, according to the business community.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
On the other hand, people who may be adversely affected include those making less than $50,000, SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program)/Medicaid recipients, people with student loan debt, undocumented residents, and the federal deficit.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
That number is lower for patients with higher BMIs, but weight loss during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can adversely affect the baby.
—Katherine Weaver, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
This 'may adversely affect the appeal of our city's riverfront district'
Building a new arena in either alternate location could have major consequences for The Banks, according to the business community.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for adversely
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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