adversely
adverb
ad·verse·ly
ad-ˈvərs-lē 
ˈad-ˌvərs-
: in an adverse manner : in a way that is bad or harmful
Determining which drugs—if any—may have interacted adversely with others is difficult.—
Nancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert Langreth
—often used with affectNancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert LangrethReductions 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
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Clubs can check one of five boxes that range from unsatisfactory performance to personal conduct that adversely affects the club.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
The non-nutritive sweetener erythritol adversely affects brain microvascular endothelial cell function.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
That is a person, such as an adult child, whose interests in the trust will be adversely affected by approving the distribution to your spouse.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Her concern is that the changes could adversely impact youth, especially low-income children and those helping support their families.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
The non-nutritive sweetener erythritol adversely affects brain microvascular endothelial cell function.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
That is a person, such as an adult child, whose interests in the trust will be adversely affected by approving the distribution to your spouse.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Her concern is that the changes could adversely impact youth, especially low-income children and those helping support their families.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for adversely
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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