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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The IMO council said in its declaration that members "strongly condemned the threats and attacks against vessels and purported closure of the Strait... by Iran, adversely affecting merchant and commercial vessels".

From Barron's

"Such actions undermine public order, create unnecessary concern and adversely affect the reputation and economic standing of the United Arab Emirates," the company said, in a note sent to the shops seen by AFP.

From Barron's

"The prices of farm inputs and implements remain the same, the cost of labour has not reduced, so the cut in cocoa prices will adversely affect us," the 62-year-old farmer told the BBC.

From BBC

He added that the items most adversely affected are potatoes.

From BBC

Truist Securities analyst Matthew Coad said in a note that Block may be a “case study” for how companies’ investments in AI could “adversely impact employment rates.”

From MarketWatch

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