adversely — in a way that prevents success or causes harm; unfavorably
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that prevents success or causes harm; unfavorably
Pronunciation (IPA): /ədˈvɜːrsli/
Example Sentences
- His habit of arriving late adversely affected his promotion chances.
- The new policy adversely impacted small businesses throughout the city.
- My diet was adversely affected when I discovered the bakery next door sold chocolate croissants.
adversely
ADVERB[/ədˈvɜːrsli/]
in a way that prevents success or causes harm; unfavorably
Heavy rain adversely flooded the farmer's wheat field overnight.
One path affects him adversely, while she moves conversely and diversely!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin adversus (opposing, contrary), which evolved from ad- (toward) + vertere (to turn), originally meaning 'turned against' or 'facing opposite.' The adverbial form developed to denote actions or effects acting in opposition or contrary direction.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + versus (turned against, from vertere 'to turn') + -ly (adverbial suffix indicating manner). The root versus itself contains the past participle of vertere, meaning 'turned.'
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📝Examples
“His habit of arriving late adversely affected his promotion chances.”
“The new policy adversely impacted small businesses throughout the city.”
“My diet was adversely affected when I discovered the bakery next door sold chocolate croissants.”
“The stock market was adversely influenced by rumors of economic instability.”
“His sleep schedule was adversely affected after binge-watching three seasons in one night.”
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