NEGATIVELY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

negatively

adverb

Definition of negatively

as in unfavorably

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Recent Examples of negatively Disgraced former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have, of course, been negatively impacted by their recent scandal. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2026 In this storybook little village she is ostracized, acknowledged negatively by the town’s men for her fishy smell, insulted regularly when not being totally ignored. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Interestingly, fans reacted just as negatively to someone cutting behind them as ahead of them—even though their own place wasn’t affected. — Angela Haupt, Time, 21 Oct. 2026 In a May survey, more than half of Arab respondents identified violence in their communities as the principal factor negatively affecting their mood. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 However, bright light bleaches that chemical, negatively impacting your night vision. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026 In the long run, this can negatively affect your relationships as well as your well-being. — Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 Cezar Gheorghe, founder of grain consultancy firm Agricolumn, told the AP that the drone incidents have not negatively impacted trade at Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 These books offer a closer relationship with the game, but it should be noted that odds, props, and information are not impacted positively or negatively based on their relationship. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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Bass’ surge in the poll was more notable because the mayor’s favorable ratings — which have been in the tank since the January 2025 wildfires — remained underwater, with 65% of Angelenos viewing her unfavorably compared to 64% in the last poll.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
There were also complaints about its look, with some even unfavorably comparing it to the Nissan Leaf.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfavorably

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Some fans viewed the collaboration cynically, criticizing it as a way for Beyoncé to capitalize on Selena’s legacy, or to court more Latino fans.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
That’s either an amazing coincidence of errors or the studies were cynically designed to contrive flaws in RCV.

— Paul Haughey, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cynically

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