Adversely meaning

Adversely means two things working against one another.

An example of adversely is when a riptide current pulls a person in the opposite direction.

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Adversely is defined as how someone or something works against what one wants, producing an undesirable result.

An example of adversely affected by circumstances is when a person needs a job, but they have been too sick to even look for one.

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The definition of adversely is a type of negative action to someone or something.

An example of reacting adversely is when a person tries a new prescription medication and they develop negative side effects as a result.

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In an adverse manner.
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Origin of adversely

Adversely Sentence Examples

  • This fluid may adversely affect a child's hearing.

  • There are hundreds of children around the country who will be adversely affected by this ruling.

  • Unfortunately I couldn't tell them about the break in at Julie's place without it adversely impacting our anonymity.

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