Synonyms for

Negatively

Verb / ˈnegʌtɪvli: / Another word for negatively — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Negatively means in a way that is marked by denial, prohibition, or refusal; in a way that is pessimistic or critical.

Synonyms & similar words

adversely unfavorably pessimistically critically disapprovingly oppositely contrarily detrimentally hostilely unconstructively disparagingly uncertainly skeptically doubtfully cynically jaundicedly sourly bitterly harshly offensively

Synonyms by register

Formal

disadvantageously unfavorably detrimentally adversely

Informal

badly poorly not well in a bad way

Literary

balefully ominously darkly

Antonyms

positively favorably constructively optimistically affirmatively supportively

Common collocations

  • affect negatively
  • impact negatively
  • viewed negatively
  • respond negatively
  • react negatively
  • perceive negatively
  • influenced negatively

Word family

noun negativity
verb negate
adjective negative

Usage note

This adverb describes something happening or being done in a way that is not good or favorable. It is often used with verbs like 'affect', 'impact', or 'influence'.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher reacted negatively to the student's behavior.
  2. She spoke negatively about her boss.
  3. The news affected the stock market negatively.
  4. He always sees things negatively.
  5. The review was written negatively.

Quotes

  • Negatively is positively the way to go.
  • Don't think negatively, it only makes things worse.
  • Negatively is the easy way out.

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