Definition

Adverb: * In a harmful, unfavorable, or opposing manner. It describes an action that has a negative effect or consequence.

Usage

The adverb "adversely" is used to modify a verb (or sometimes an adjective or another adverb) to indicate that the action or effect is negative. * It most commonly collocates with verbs like affect, impact, influence, and react. * It is typically placed directly before the verb or adjective it modifies.

Examples

• The new policy could adversely affect small businesses.
• Prolonged stress can adversely impact your health.
• The medication did not adversely influence the test results.
• The crops reacted adversely to the early frost.

Advanced Usage

• In a negative or detrimental way: This is a more formal or explanatory paraphrase of "adversely."
  • The economic downturn impacted the region in a detrimental way.
• To the detriment of: Used to show something is harmful to someone or something.
  • The decision worked to the detriment of the local community.

Variants and Related Words

• Adverse (adjective): Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
  • They sailed in adverse weather conditions.
• Adversity (noun): Difficulties or misfortune.
  • She showed great strength in the face of adversity.

Synonyms

• Negatively
• Detrimentally
• Unfavorably
• Harmfully
• Prejudicially

Antonyms

• Positively
• Favorably
• Beneficially
• Advantageously

Adverb

1. in an adverse manner
   • she was adversely affected by the new regulations