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 affect Nancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert Langreth Reductions 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
Denise Appleby
Word History
First Known Use
1593, in the meaning defined above
adversely
adverb
as in negatively
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- negatively
- unfavorably
- disapprovingly
- disdainfully
- scornfully
- captiously
- unflatteringly
- hypercritically
- deploringly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- positively
- favorably
- appreciatively
- approvingly
- admiringly
- respectfully
- lovingly
- complimentarily
- reverently
- regardfully
- worshipfully