negatively
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/ˈneɡətɪvli/
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/ˈneɡətɪvli/
in a bad or harmful way
He reacted negatively to the news, which made everyone sad.
by focusing only on the bad parts; without hope or excitement
She always thinks negatively about new ideas, which stops progress.
in a way that says 'no' or refuses something
He answered negatively when asked if he wanted to join, showing his refusal.
in a way that shows no sign of a disease or substance
The test came back negatively for the virus, meaning she was healthy.
in a way that has a negative electric charge
Electrons are negatively charged particles in atoms.