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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These solutions are looking at all kinds of events that can adversely impact a supply chain – port strikes, a fire at an upstream factory, and, of course, severe weather events.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
As ghosts tend to do, Swayman’s absence haunted the B’s training camp and, even though Swayman signed his eight-year, $66 million before the start of the season, the impasse adversely affected both Swayman’s play and the team’s.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
South Shore communities are worried such a massive change could adversely affect their communities.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Advocates say such foods adversely affect children’s health, which is certainly a legitimate issue if proven.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
As ghosts tend to do, Swayman’s absence haunted the B’s training camp and, even though Swayman signed his eight-year, $66 million before the start of the season, the impasse adversely affected both Swayman’s play and the team’s.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
South Shore communities are worried such a massive change could adversely affect their communities.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Advocates say such foods adversely affect children’s health, which is certainly a legitimate issue if proven.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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