Synonyms

adversely

American

[ad-vurs-lee] / ædˈvɜrs li /

adverb

in a negative, contrary, or unfavorable way or direction.

The report details eleven risk factors that the authors believe adversely affect children's development and well-being.

Other Word Forms

unadversely adverb

Etymology

Origin of adversely

adverse ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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He added that the items most adversely affected are potatoes.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“I do think Google’s self-sufficiency should command a premium relative to the others that could be adversely impacted by one cog in the wheel,” Treacy said, referring to Google’s proprietary tensor processing units.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Mined lithium supply in China is “still adversely impacted from environmental inspections and permit suspensions,” says Dhar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“If consumers’ preference for downloading video game content in lieu of physical software continues to increase, our business and financial performance may be adversely impacted.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Not being noticed at all was better than being noticed adversely.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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