negatively
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1 with a bad or harmful effect (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediatein a way that causes problems or has a bad result.
in a manner that is damaging, detrimental, or produces an unfavourable outcome.
ExampleThe loud noise from the construction site affected the students' concentration negatively.
ExampleEconomists warned that the proposed tax increases would likely affect consumer spending negatively over the next fiscal year.
UsageOften follows the verb it modifies, particularly when used with 'affect' or 'impact'.
- positively
- beneficially
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2 with a pessimistic attitude (adv.) B2 Upper Intermediatein a way that shows you are thinking about the bad parts of a situation.
expressing a lack of optimism, enthusiasm, or approval.
ExampleHe always speaks negatively about his job, even though he earns a good salary.
ExampleThe critics reacted negatively to the director's experimental approach, citing a lack of narrative cohesion in the second act.
- pessimistically
- critically
- optimistically
- enthusiastically
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3 saying no (adv.) C1 Advanced Formalanswering with the word 'no' or refusing a request.
in the form of a negative response or refusal; used to indicate a 'no' answer.
ExampleWhen asked if he wanted to lead the project, he responded negatively.
ExampleThe board of directors voted negatively on the merger proposal, effectively ending the acquisition talks.
UsageCommonly used with verbs of communication like 'respond', 'answer', or 'vote'.
- affirmatively
From negative + -ly.