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

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

Examples of adversely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s an amazing amount to bring in for players who have never made an impact at the club and whose departures won’t adversely affect the team’s immediate future. —Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025

Histological assessment also revealed that AuNPs repaired liver and kidney tissue – while orlistat adversely affected these organs. —New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025

Staying in contact can also contribute to the release of dopamine, adversely impacting our ability to detach from an ex emotionally. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025

Less sunshine exposure can affect melatonin secretion in ways that can adversely affect mood, energy and sleep patterns. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above