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adversely

 

[ ədˈvɜːrsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a negative or harmful way

Adversely means in a way that has a negative or harmful effect on something. It is often used to describe the impact of certain actions, events, or conditions.

Synonyms

detrimentally, harmfully, negatively, unfavorably

Examples of usage

  • Smoking can adversely affect your health.
  • The economic downturn has adversely impacted businesses.
  • Exposure to sunlight can adversely affect the skin.
  • Adversely affecting the environment can have long-term consequences.
  • She reacted adversely to the medication.

Translations

Translations of the word "adversely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adversamente

🇮🇳 प्रतिकूल रूप से

🇩🇪 nachteilig

🇮🇩 secara merugikan

🇺🇦 негативно

🇵🇱 niekorzystnie

🇯🇵 悪影響を及ぼすように

🇫🇷 négativement

🇪🇸 adversamente

🇹🇷 olumsuz şekilde

🇰🇷 부정적으로

🇸🇦 سلبًا

🇨🇿 nepříznivě

🇸🇰 nepriaznivo

🇨🇳 不利地

🇸🇮 negativno

🇮🇸 neikvætt

🇰🇿 кері әсер

🇬🇪 უარყოფითად

🇦🇿 mənfi təsir

🇲🇽 adversamente

Etymology

The word 'adversely' is derived from the adjective 'adverse,' which comes from the Latin word 'adversus,' meaning 'turned against.' The concept of something working against or in opposition to something else has been around for centuries. In English, the adverb 'adversely' has been used since at least the 17th century to describe actions or effects that have a negative impact. Over time, its usage has become more common in various fields, including science, economics, and health.

See also: adversity.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,294 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.