adversely

Meaning

In a way that has a negative or harmful effect on something.

Examples

• The company's profits were adversely affected by the economic downturn.
• His health was adversely impacted by the pollution.

Pronunciation: /ˈædvɜːsli/

How to Use adversely

adversely affect (collocation)

To have a negative or harmful effect on something. — "The prolonged illness adversely affected his career prospects."

adversely impact (collocation)

To have a negative or damaging effect on something. — "The sudden price increase adversely impacted consumer spending."

adversely influence (collocation)

To have a negative or detrimental effect on someone's decisions or behavior. — "Peer pressure can adversely influence a teenager's choices."

Synonyms of adversely

Words with a similar meaning to adversely:

• negatively
• harmfully
• detrimentally
• prejudicially

Antonyms of adversely

Words with the opposite meaning to adversely:

• positively
• beneficially