negatively — in a bad or harmful way; with criticism or disapproval
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a bad or harmful way; with criticism or disapproval
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈneɡətɪvli/
Example Sentences
- My mom reacted negatively when she found pizza boxes under my bed.
- The weather forecast negatively affected our picnic plans.
- He always thinks negatively about everything, even free ice cream.
negatively
ADVERB[/ˈneɡətɪvli/]
in a bad or harmful way; with criticism or disapproval
The boy thought negatively and believed he would fail before the race even started.
The student reacted negatively and said "no" to the science project before trying it. (NO + GIVE → give an idea no chance = negatively)
The student first thought negatively, then worked creatively, and eventually solved the problem innovatively.
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“My mom reacted negatively when she found pizza boxes under my bed.”
“The weather forecast negatively affected our picnic plans.”
“He always thinks negatively about everything, even free ice cream.”
“Social media can negatively impact mental health.”
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