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/
Korean meaning: 불리하게, 해롭게, 반대로
Korean pronunciation: 애드**버**슬리
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

Technical problems adversely affect her important business presentation
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One path affects him adversely, while she moves conversely and diversely!
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Origin
라틴어 'adversus(맞서는, 반대의)'에서 유래. 원래 '맞은편으로 돌다'라는 의미의 'ad(~로) + vertere(돌리다)'에서 발전하여 '반대 방향으로 작용하는' 의미가 되었다.
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“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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