Definition of adversely in English:
adversely
adverb ˈadvəːsliˈædvərsli
In a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavourably.
his self-confidence was adversely affected for years to come
Example sentencesExamples
- There is an emerging tendency toward unethical practices that adversely affect scholars from developing countries.
- Drawing water for irrigation also became adversely affected, causing a noticeable decline in produce grown.
- Many singers find that milk causes mucus, which in turn affects the voice adversely.
- Excessive military spending is a major factor adversely affecting the healthy progress of both societies.
- Nutrient concentrations slightly lower than shown indicate a marginal condition, which may adversely affect plant growth.
- If the retirement age goes up, companies will have to downsize recruitment, adversely affecting young job seekers in their 20s and 30s.
- The government's role is to get rid of the variables adversely affecting the economy.
- This would adversely affect the election and bring the results into disrepute.
- The high or even moderate levels of violence in these videos could potentially adversely affect at least some young viewers.
- Higher gasoline costs have not kept enough people away from theme parks to adversely affect sales.