negatively
/ˈnɛɡətɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that expresses denial, refusal, or opposition.
- The committee responded negatively to the proposal, voting against it.
- She shook her head negatively when asked if she wanted dessert.
- He answered negatively to every question during the interview.
- In a harmful, unfavorable, or undesirable manner.
- Constant criticism can negatively influence a child's self-esteem.
- Lack of sleep can negatively affect your concentration.
- The new policy impacted small businesses negatively.
- In a way that indicates the presence of a negative electric charge.
- When rubbed, the plastic rod became negatively charged.
- Electrons are negatively charged particles.
- The battery terminal is marked negatively with a minus sign.
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