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- Dictionaryadversely/ˈadvəːsli/
adverb
- 1. in a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavourably: "his self-confidence was adversely affected for years to come"
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in a way that has a negative or harmful effect: adversely affected A lot of companies have been adversely affected by the recession. The film was never meant to reflect adversely on the small city where it was made. See. adverse. Fewer examples. You risk being judged adversely by some listeners whenever you give a presentation.
Adversely definition: in a negative, contrary, or unfavorable way or direction. See examples of ADVERSELY used in a sentence.
The meaning of ADVERSELY is in an adverse manner : in a way that is bad or harmful —often used with affect. How to use adversely in a sentence.
When something affects you adversely, it's harmful or negative. Holding a cinder block will adversely affect your running speed. When you talk about things that are acting adversely, they are harming something or holding it back in some way.
in a way that has a negative or harmful effect: adversely affected A lot of companies have been adversely affected by the recession. The movie was never meant to reflect adversely on the small city where it was made. See. adverse. Fewer examples. You risk being judged adversely by some listeners whenever you give a presentation.
Definition of adversely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic: adverse criticism. 2. Contrary to one's interests or welfare; harmful or unfavorable: adverse circumstances. 3. Moving in an opposite or opposing direction: adverse currents.
Synonyms for ADVERSELY: negatively, unfavorably, disapprovingly, disdainfully, scornfully, captiously, unflatteringly, hypercritically; Antonyms of ADVERSELY: positively, favorably, appreciatively, approvingly, admiringly, respectfully, lovingly, complimentarily.
Adverse is seldom used of people but rather of effects or events, and it usually conveys a sense of hostility or harmfulness: adverse reviews; adverse winds; adverse trends in the economy. Related nouns are adversity and adversary: Adversities breed bitterness. His adversaries countered his every move.
Adversely Definition. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adverb. Filter. adverb. In an adverse manner. Wiktionary. Origin of Adversely. adverse + -ly. From Wiktionary. Adversely Sentence Examples. This fluid may adversely affect a child's hearing. The product does not adversely affect pregnant female cats.
