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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The versatile Moran’s game time has not been adversely affected by the upheaval.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Helping Others To Contend With The Blues Some people might happily declare that they are never adversely impacted by the winter season.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
While Homan has said criminals would be targeted first, he’s also said that workplace raids—which are known to adversely impact families and children and could cause political blowback even among Trump supporters by causing the price of commodities like milk to spike—would be reinstated.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Helping Others To Contend With The Blues Some people might happily declare that they are never adversely impacted by the winter season.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
An anterior cruciate ligament injury sustained in 2019 did not adversely impact on his progress.
—Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
While Homan has said criminals would be targeted first, he’s also said that workplace raids—which are known to adversely impact families and children and could cause political blowback even among Trump supporters by causing the price of commodities like milk to spike—would be reinstated.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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