adversely
ad•verseBrE /ˈædvɜːs/
NAmE /ˈædvɜːrs/
BrE /ədˈvɜːs/
NAmE /ədˈvɜːrs/
adjective
word origin[usually before noun]negative and unpleasant; not likely to produce a good result
example bank
adverse change/circumstances/weather conditions
Lack of money will have an adverse effect on our research programme.
They have attracted strong adverse criticism.
This drug is known to have adverse side effects.
ad•verse•ly /BrE
ˈædvɜːsli; NAmE
ˈædvɜːrsli/ /BrE
ədˈvɜːsli; NAmE
ədˈvɜːrsli/ adverb
Her health was adversely affected by the climate.
