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 • Mar. 19, 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

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

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Some very recent work indicates that reproduction of birds may be adversely affected by these and certain other herbicides at levels far below those that cause death.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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