B2adverbpsychologysociety
US/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv.li/
UK/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv.li/
in a bad or harmful way, or in a way that shows disapproval or doubt
In context
Stress can affect your sleep negatively if it lasts for months.
Critics reviewed the film negatively, but audiences loved it.
Don't think negatively about yourself after one small mistake.
Words that go with negatively
verb + adverb
- affect negativelyNoise can affect children negatively.
- react negativelyMany users reacted negatively to the new design.
- think negativelyHe tends to think negatively about change.
- respond negativelyInvestors responded negatively to the news.
- impact negativelyCuts to funding impact negatively on schools.
adverb + adjective
- negatively chargedAn electron is a negatively charged particle.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
negatively affect toCorrect: negatively affect