How to Use adversely in a Sentence

adversely

adverb
  • The bottom line is the market looks at this adversely.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • And kids in this age window were among the most adversely affected.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • But more important, your smoking does not adversely affect my health.
    — Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Decades of research has shown how social risk factors like these can adversely impact a person’s health.
    — Kasra Zarei, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2022
  • And many are concerned about future market changes that could impact returns even more adversely.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The taste impacts more than tap water, adversely affecting fountain drinks, teas and even the taste of some foods.
    — Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But most writers, even those adversely affected, are quick to point out that the writing was on the wall well before the strikes.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients can hinder weight loss and adversely affect overall health.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The goal is giving people adversely affected by the war on drugs a chance to break into the industry.
    — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2023
  • Without enough sleep, the mind and body can’t correctly recharge, adversely affecting health.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 7 Mar. 2024
  • They were more adversely affected by penalties than any team in the NFL last week.
    — Sam McDowell December 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
  • But soil that is too acidic or too alkaline can adversely affect a plant's growth and productivity.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The big engine weighed down the car’s front end too much, adversely affecting the SL’s ride and handling.
    — Brett Berk, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The versatile Moran’s game time has not been adversely affected by the upheaval.
    — Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • On the other hand, why are our city officials so slow to amend ordinances that adversely affect our quality of life?
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2025
  • If growth decelerates, the stock price could be adversely affected.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The senators' worry is that the change could adversely affect rural hospitals in their states.
    — Arkansas Online, 4 June 2025
  • Now, researchers say the smoke could have adversely affected the state’s freshwater ecosystems.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 22 May 2024
  • Politicians cite safety for passing these laws, yet none of them seems to care for the actual trans children that will be most adversely impacted.
    — Nic Rodríguez Villafañe, refinery29.com, 13 July 2023
  • The surface waves were obvious and adversely affected all the swimmers.
    — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2024
  • The condition adversely affects nerves in arteries in areas such as the shoulder.
    — Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Of course, biologists said, shad were adversely affected by the construction of dams.
    — Mike Argento, baltimoresun.com, 27 Feb. 2021
  • Could an overseas opener in Australia adversely impact his comeback?
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • However, the filters here are not perfect, as millions of microplastics can still slip through and adversely affect ecosystems.
    — Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2025
  • That is a person, such as an adult child, whose interests in the trust will be adversely affected by approving the distribution to your spouse.
    — Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Dimon said that would limit access to credit and adversely affect people who lower credit credits.
    — Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Trump and his team contend that diversifying the workforce adversely affects the integrity of a project.
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Eisenman also said in the profile that their position on the war in Gaza had adversely impacted themself and other artists on the left.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Even though those scales adversely impact new players, new players are still subject to the conditions negotiated by their union with the league.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025
  • Alarm clock health benefits Research has proven that using devices at night can adversely affect sleep quality.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026

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