negatively

adverb

Definition of negativelynext
as in unfavorably

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Recent Examples of negatively Other studies found that multiple parental deployments and longer parental separations affected children negatively. — Nikki R Wooten, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 This could, in turn, negatively affect workers' autonomy, confidence and reasoning abilities, which could hurt their career prospects and growth. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 Faculty’s perceptions of their working conditions had shifted negatively in recent years, the survey report said. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 In Texas, Talarico has remained competitive despite a major Republican campaign effort aimed at defining him negatively. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026 Oberman sees the sweeping property tax reforms of Senate Enrolled Act 1 negatively affecting local communities, school and public safety funding in particular. — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 More than a few reacted negatively on social media about the behavior. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Many have responded to Swan Song negatively, with RadarOnline previously reporting that some royal observers are upset that Spencer is looking to reopen old wounds while Charles is battling cancer. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 Alegre said the immigration crackdown is reducing foot traffic at restaurants and retailers, negatively affecting the economy. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negatively
  1. unfavorably
  2. critically
  3. disparagingly
  4. cynically
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  • Households earning $50,000 to $100,000 are split evenly on socialism, and 69% view big business unfavorably, more than any other income group.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The mayor was viewed favorably by 51% of Latinos and unfavorably by 30% in a September survey by the Latino Community Foundation.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of unfavorably
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  • Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank was critically wounded Friday night when gunfire erupted about 30 minutes after deputies arrived at the home, the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office said.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Better decision-making doesn’t always require sweeping changes to workflows or new layers of oversight; small, consistent habits can help engineers stay focused, think critically and navigate competing demands without sacrificing productivity.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2026.

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