adversely
Translation
negatively, unfavorably, harmfully
Examples
His health was adversely affected by the pollution.
His health was adversely affected by the pollution.
Grammar Patterns
to adversely affect ((sth./sb.)) to negatively impact ((sth./sb.)) His health was adversely affected by the pollution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: negatively, unfavorably, detrimentally; Antonyms: favorably, positively, beneficially
Etymology
From 'adverse' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). The root is Latin 'adversus' (turned against).
Memory Tips
This describes an action that has an 'adverse' (negative) effect. If something affects you 'adversely', it turns against you.