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

“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

"My first thoughts are with the victims and witnesses who will be adversely affected by this very regrettable development," she added.

From BBC

It also adversely affects the quest for scarcity of product to stimulate anticipation among fans.

From BBC

Armistice repeatedly couldn’t sell enough assets to raise cash needed to pay those who wanted out without adversely affecting those who would remain.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second-largest group of people terminating coverage are between the ages of 26 and 34, and that “adversely impacts risk pools and drives premiums higher,” according to the exchange’s website.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• negatively
• skeptically