negatively

adverb

Definition of negativelynext
as in unfavorably

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Recent Examples of negatively According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 These conditions undermine effective leadership, hinder collaboration, and negatively impact the orderly operation of our schools. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 Part of the issue could be timing — theatrical revenue can be negatively affected when the Fourth of July lands on a Saturday, said Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends at Rentrak. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance. — Dorany Pineda, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance. — ABC News, 29 June 2026 Morgan Stanley’s 2026 financial benefits study reported that 56% of employees say financial stress adversely impacts their work life, and a full 80% of business leaders believe these worries negatively affect work. — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negatively
  1. unfavorably
  2. critically
  3. disparagingly
  4. cynically
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  • According to a May poll from the Pew Research Center, 59% of Americans hold an unfavorable view of the party, about the same percentage that views the Republican Party unfavorably.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • Still, the Amish consistently compare their language unfavorably to standard German.
    — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
Definition of unfavorably
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  • Going into my 18th year of teaching, my biggest goal is re-creating that experience of thinking critically for oneself and studying literature through a critical lens.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • That is because they are not forced to read or think critically on a daily basis and do not have the structured learning routine of a classroom.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of critically
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  • The craze has even spawned knockoffs, disparagingly known as Lafufu.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Trump wrote, referring disparagingly to its defense capabilities under Denmark.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Definition of disparagingly
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  • There will be those who willfully or cynically refuse to see it that simply.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Islam’s schism isn’t the primary driver of the region’s conflicts, but it is deployed across the Middle East and beyond — cynically — in pursuit of state and political ambitions.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Definition of cynically

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“Negatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negatively. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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