negatively

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière négative » ou « avec un effet nuisible, défavorable ou pessimiste ». Utilisé pour décrire des actions, réactions ou influences exprimant le refus, la critique, l'absence de qualités positives, ou une évaluation défavorable.

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.

   de manière néfaste

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

   Synonymesadverselydetrimentallydisadvantageouslyharmfullyinjuriouslyunfavorably

   Antonymesadvantageouslybeneficiallyconstructivelyfavorablypositively

2. In a pessimistic or rejecting mannerB2formal

   Expressing denial, refusal, or lack of enthusiasm.

   De manière négative ou défavorable

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

   Synonymescynicallydisapprovinglypessimisticallyreluctantlyskepticallyunfavorably

   Antonymesapprovinglyenthusiasticallyfavorablypositively

3. In a way that indicates absence or oppositeB2formal

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

   de manière négative

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

   Synonymesnayno

   Antonymespositively