Adversely

/ædˈvɜrs.li/ adverb

In a way that is harmful, unfavorable, or opposed to your interests.

From the adjective 'adverse' (Latin 'adversus,' turned against) with the '-ly' adverbial suffix. This compound structure emerged in English around the 15th century as a standard way to convert the adjective into an adverb form.

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