negatively

adverb

Definition of negativelynext
as in unfavorably

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Recent Examples of negatively Missouri was negatively affected by all five reviews conducted during this game. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026 Private equity’s encroachment into healthcare has raised serious concerns about the quest for profits negatively affecting patient care — can states identify effective strategies for pushing back and preventing those adverse outcomes? — Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026 Connecticut Children’s chief operating officer Bob Duncan has said the stagnation in Medicaid reimbursement rates, inflation, drug and labor costs have all negatively impacted the hospital. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026 Catmint prefers cooler temperatures, so milder fall temperatures won’t negatively impact them along the way. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 4 Nov. 2026 Among voters who evaluated the economy negatively, 73% voted for Talarico. — Elizabeth Schreier, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026 Women may be at a higher risk of sarcopenia, which comes with a host of issues that negatively impact independence and healthy aging. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 These dynamics not only affect individual faculty members but can also lead to long-term damage to the reputation of institutions and negatively impact students’ educational experiences. — Jason Walker, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 Paxton is viewed negatively by 61% of the electorate, the CNBC Voter Poll found, with just 35% positive. — Justin Papp,caleigh Keating,garrett Downs,kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negatively
  1. unfavorably
  2. critically
  3. disparagingly
  4. cynically
Adverb
  • 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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  • The stakes are existential for the mountain range’s mountain lions, which are contending with critically low genetic diversity as close relatives mate.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Two people were critically injured, and two were seriously hurt.
    — Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of critically
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  • Some speak disparagingly about Murray’s introverted nature, and others prefer not to ding him.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Definition of disparagingly
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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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“Negatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negatively. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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