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Meaning of adversely
The primary meaning of "adversely" is in a way that has a negative effect or impact.
Etymology of adversely
The word "adversely" originates from the Old French word "advers", meaning "opposite" or "against", which is derived from the Latin word "adversus", meaning "turned against" or "opposite"
Historically, "adversely" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that has a negative or opposing effect
Synonyms
negatively
unfavorably
badly
poorly
disadvantageously
hurtfully
damagingly
detrimentally
harmfully
destructively
injuriously
prejudicially
unfavorably
hostilely
antagonistically
opposingly
contrastingly
inversely
contrarily
oppositely
antithetically
contradictory
paradoxically
incongruously
discordantly
inharmoniously
uncongenially
Definitions
- Having a negative or unfavorable effect
- * In a way that causes harm or damage
- * To a degree or extent that is unfavorable or disadvantageous
Usage Examples
- The company's financial troubles affected the employees adversely
- * The new policy will impact the environment adversely
- * The cold weather affected the crops adversely
Antonyms
positively
favorably
well
advantageously
beneficially
helpfully
constructively
beneficially
advantageously
profitably
gainfully
usefully
helpfully
assistively
supportively
cooperatively
collaboratively
sympathetically
kindly
gently