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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Condominium associations would be unable to stop owners from installing systems that could harm the building or adversely affect neighbors.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Clinical visits, gasoline, transportation, and food, some as costly takeout meals purchased outside of regular grocery budgets, can adversely impact family finances.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Condominium associations would be unable to stop owners from installing systems that could harm the building or adversely affect neighbors.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Air cargo could be even more adversely affected, with many planes grounded in the Middle East and airspace in the region severely restricted.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
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Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Clinical visits, gasoline, transportation, and food, some as costly takeout meals purchased outside of regular grocery budgets, can adversely impact family finances.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Condominium associations would be unable to stop owners from installing systems that could harm the building or adversely affect neighbors.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Air cargo could be even more adversely affected, with many planes grounded in the Middle East and airspace in the region severely restricted.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for adversely
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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