negatively

🇺🇸 /ˈneɡətɪvli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈneɡətɪvli/
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adverb
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in a bad or harmful way

He reacted negatively to the news, which made everyone sad.

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by focusing only on the bad parts; without hope or excitement

She always thinks negatively about new ideas, which stops progress.

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in a way that says 'no' or refuses something

He answered negatively when asked if he wanted to join, showing his refusal.

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in a way that shows no sign of a disease or substance

The test came back negatively for the virus, meaning she was healthy.

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in a way that has a negative electric charge

Electrons are negatively charged particles in atoms.

translation

adv. in a bad or harmful way; by focusing only on the bad parts; without hope or excitement; in a way that says 'no' or refuses something; in a way that shows no sign of a disease or substance; in a way that has a negative electric charge