negatively

• Adverb, das bedeutet „in negativer Weise“ oder „mit schädlicher, ungünstiger oder pessimistischer Wirkung“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, Reaktionen oder Einflüsse, die Ablehnung, Kritik oder das Fehlen positiver Eigenschaften ausdrücken.

An adverb meaning "in a negative way" or "with a harmful, adverse, or pessimistic effect." It is used to describe actions, responses, or influences that express denial, refusal, criticism, or the absence of positive qualities.

1. In a harmful or unfavorable wayB2formal

   In a manner that causes harm, damage, or disadvantage.

   Negativ

   • The new policy affected the employees negatively.
   • Stress can negatively impact your health.
   • The criticism was taken negatively by the team.

   Synonymeadverselydetrimentallydisadvantageouslyharmfullyinjuriouslyunfavorably

   Antonymeadvantageouslybeneficiallyconstructivelyfavorablypositively

2. In a pessimistic or rejecting mannerB2formal

   Expressing denial, refusal, or lack of enthusiasm.

   Negativ

   • She responded negatively to the proposal.
   • He always thinks negatively about the future.
   • The audience reacted negatively to the comedian's jokes.

   Synonymecynicallydisapprovinglypessimisticallyreluctantlyskepticallyunfavorably

   Antonymeapprovinglyenthusiasticallyfavorablypositively

3. In a way that indicates absence or oppositeB2formal

   Indicating the absence of something or the opposite of a positive state.

   Negativ

   • The test result came back negatively for the virus.
   • The question was phrased negatively to test understanding.
   • The charge was negatively polarized.

   Synonymenayno

   Antonymepositively