Negatively Meaning in English
word · lemma: negative
ˈnɛɡətɪvɫi
NEG-uh-tiv-lee
nˈɛɡətˌɪvli
neg-uh-TIV-lee
Definition
In a way that expresses something bad, harmful, or unfavorable; describing the opposite of positive.
Usage & Nuances
Used to describe actions, attitudes, or effects with bad or undesirable outcomes. Common with 'affect', 'react', 'respond', 'impact'. Often used in formal or neutral contexts, not slang.
Spanish: negativamentePortuguese (BR): negativamentePortuguese (PT): negativamenteChinese (Simplified): 负面地 - 消极地Chinese (Traditional): 負面地 - 消極地Hindi: नकारात्मक रूप सेArabic: بشكل سلبيBengali: নেতিবাচকভাবেRussian: негативноJapanese: 否定的に - ネガティブにVietnamese: tiêu cựcKorean: 부정적으로Turkish: olumsuz şekilde - negatif şekildeUrdu: منفی طور پرIndonesian: secara negatif
Example Sentences
The teacher spoke negatively about cheating.
basic
Don’t judge someone negatively without knowing them.
basic
He reacted negatively to the news.
basic
Sometimes people respond negatively when they’re stressed.
natural
Social media can affect our moods negatively if we’re not careful.
natural
She thinks criticism helps her, even if it’s given negatively.
natural