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negatively

[ˈnɛɡətɪvli]
adverb
negativamente
1. in a way that expresses denial, refusal, or lack of agreement
He responded negatively to the proposal.
Ele respondeu negativamente à proposta.
2. in a manner that is harmful, unfavorable, or disadvantageous
The scandal affected his reputation negatively.
O escândalo afetou sua reputação negativamente.
3. in a pessimistic or critical manner
She always thinks negatively about new situations.
Ela sempre pensa negativamente sobre novas situações.
4. in terms of or having a negative charge (physics/chemistry)
The particle is negatively charged.
A partícula é carregada negativamente.
Synonyms
unfavorablyadverselypessimisticallycriticallydisapprovingly
Antonyms
positivelyfavorablyaffirmativelyconstructivelyoptimistically

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negativamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
negativamente
standard usage, may also use 'de forma negativa'
Rio de Janeiro
negativamente
standard usage
Portugal
negativamente
standard usage, consistent with European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

negatively impact
respond negatively
think negatively
affect negatively
negatively charged
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