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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Additionally, unpredictable events could adversely affect the stock.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
If your stress is adversely affecting your performance, resting and reaching out to a mental health professional are always your options.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
This is due to risk-off sentiments that will adversely affect the net fees and commission incomes of the banking, fund management, forex and security dealing segments.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
If continued, the tariffs would likely have negative effects on the overall economy, which also would adversely affect corporate and personal income taxes.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
If your stress is adversely affecting your performance, resting and reaching out to a mental health professional are always your options.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2025
This is due to risk-off sentiments that will adversely affect the net fees and commission incomes of the banking, fund management, forex and security dealing segments.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
If continued, the tariffs would likely have negative effects on the overall economy, which also would adversely affect corporate and personal income taxes.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Adversely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversely. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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