adversely

American  

[ad-vurs-lee] / ædˈvɜrs li /

adverb

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• unadversely adverb

Etymology

Origin of adversely

adverse ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"Our careers and financial position were adversely affected by all of this, and yet they trivialise it this way," she said.

From BBC

“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

Small- and medium-sized businesses were adversely impacted by the high costs of borrowing in 2025, and the Federal Reserve has already lowered rates to a more neutral stance, with the federal-funds rate near 3.75%.

From MarketWatch

Ellison, whose son David Ellison is chief executive of Paramount, agreed not to revoke the Ellison family trust or adversely transfer its assets while the transaction is pending.

From Los Angeles Times

“Do not use summer-only tires in winter conditions,” Corvette’s retail website notes, “as it would adversely affect vehicle safety, performance and durability.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• negatively
• skeptically