negatively
UK: /ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv.li/ | US: /ˈneɡ.ə.t̬ɪv.li/
adv. in a manner expressing denial, refusal, or opposition
adv. with harmful or undesirable effects
adv. (science) having a charge or polarity opposite to a positive reference
The word "negatively" stems from the Latin negativus (denying), derived from negare (to deny). The root "neg-" (deny) combines with the suffix "-ative" (forming adjectives) to create "negative," which later adopts "-ly" to form the adverb. The term evolved from literal denial to broader contexts like science (opposite charge) and psychology (pessimistic outlook).
She responded negatively to the proposal without considering its merits.
Smoking affects health negatively over time.
The electron carries a negatively charged particle.
His tone sounded negatively critical during the meeting.
The test results came back negatively, confirming the absence of infection.