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 affectNancy Ann Jeffrey and Robert LangrethReductions 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
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Ample research shows that passive content consumption among kids and teens is adversely affecting attention spans, language attainment, and other factors that help make deep reading both sustainable and fun.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
And of course, the longer-than-expected Iran war has adversely impacted energy and fertilizer costs by disrupting the availability of oil.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Pro League’s ability to attract star names from abroad — such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Neymar — can adversely affect Saudi talent.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 11 June 2026
But those too young to remember back to the 1990s need to understand how adversely our nation’s economy has turned in the past three decades.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
And of course, the longer-than-expected Iran war has adversely impacted energy and fertilizer costs by disrupting the availability of oil.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Pro League’s ability to attract star names from abroad — such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Neymar — can adversely affect Saudi talent.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 11 June 2026
But those too young to remember back to the 1990s need to understand how adversely our nation’s economy has turned in the past three decades.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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