adversely
adverb
ad·verse·ly ad-ˈvərs-lē 
ˈad-ˌvərs-
: in an adverse manner : in a way that is bad or harmful
—often used with affect
Determining which drugs—if any—may have interacted adversely with others is difficult.—
Nancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert Langreth
Nancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert Langreth
Reductions 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
Denise Appleby
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As a result, many indigenous and Black communities were adversely affected by these displacements. —Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026 In this broad region, a large, long-lasting and record-setting marine heat wave has set in and is forecast to persist and intensify, altering the weather conditions on the West Coast and adversely affecting the marine food chain. —Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 The Daily Mail report didn’t address whether Lively’s lawsuit has adversely affected Reynolds, but the actor, being called as a witness, only raises the stakes for him, Shuter reported. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Opponents worry families will be adversely affected by gambling, which has among the highest rates of suicide among addictive substances. —Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adversely
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Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026 In this broad region, a large, long-lasting and record-setting marine heat wave has set in and is forecast to persist and intensify, altering the weather conditions on the West Coast and adversely affecting the marine food chain. —Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026 The Daily Mail report didn’t address whether Lively’s lawsuit has adversely affected Reynolds, but the actor, being called as a witness, only raises the stakes for him, Shuter reported. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026 Opponents worry families will be adversely affected by gambling, which has among the highest rates of suicide among addictive substances. —Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adversely
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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