negatively

adverb

UK/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv.li/
US/ˈneɡ.ə.t̬ɪv.li/

Definitions of negatively adverb

denial

  1. B2

    in a manner that indicates denial or refusal

    • The bank responded negatively to his loan application.

    • She always responds negatively when asked to do extra work.

    • The committee decided negatively on the proposal during the meeting.

harm

  1. in a manner that is detrimental or harmful

    • Excessive stress can negatively affect your health.

    • Untreated pollutants negatively impacted the environment.

    • Unhealthy eating habits can negatively impact your body.

pessimism

  1. without positive expectations, focusing only on the unfavorable aspects of a situation

    • She always thinks negatively, making it difficult to find anything optimistic.

    • If we approach this project negatively, we will struggle to succeed.

    • He always views the future negatively, making it hard to stay positive.

electricity

  1. in a manner related to the electrical charge of electrons

    • The negatively charged ions were drawn to the positive electrode.

    • This particle is negatively charged.

    • Electrons move towards the negative terminal in a circuit.