negatively
gb/nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/ us/nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/
B1
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 8700
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
adverb
B1
property
1
in a bad or harmful way
In a way that is bad or not helpful for someone or something.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[something] affects [someone/something] negatively
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes say *"This affects me negative"* instead of *"This affects me negatively"*. Remember to use **negatively** (adverb), not **negative** (adjective), after verbs like *affect*, *impact*, and *influence*. Some learners also overuse **badly** where **negatively** is more natural in formal writing, for example, *"negatively affect"* is more common than *"badly affect"* in academic or business texts.
समानार्थी शब्द
adversely (Slightly more formal; often used in news, business, and official writing.)
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unfavorably (Focuses on giving a bad result or disadvantage, especially in comparisons or evaluations.)
विलोम शब्द
positively (Direct opposite, meaning in a good or helpful way.)
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favorably (Emphasizes a good or advantageous result or condition.)
शब्द-संयोजन
affect [someone] negatively
|impact [results] negatively
|influence [decision] negatively
|be negatively affected
|be negatively impacted
विषय
daily life
|business
|health
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
उदाहरण
- The new law will negatively affect small businesses in rural areas.
- Sleeping too little can negatively impact your mood and concentration.
- His comments negatively influenced the way the team saw the project.
- Pollution is already negatively affecting the local wildlife.
- Rising interest rates have negatively affected housing sales this year.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The changes in the company will negatively affect many workers.
- Too much screen time can negatively impact your sleep.
- Smoking negatively affects your health.
- Lack of practice can negatively influence your test score.
- High prices negatively affect poor families.
adverb
B1
property
2
in a critical or disapproving way
In a way that shows you think something or someone is bad.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[someone] speaks/thinks negatively about [someone/something]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes confuse **negatively** with **neutrally** or **objectively**. **Negatively** always carries a bad or critical feeling. Also, avoid using **negative** directly before verbs in this sense (say *"think negatively"*, not *"negative think"*).
समानार्थी शब्द
disapprovingly (Focuses more clearly on showing disapproval, often through tone or facial expression.)
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critically (Focuses on pointing out problems or faults, not always emotional but often similar in context.)
विलोम शब्द
positively (Here, means having a good or hopeful opinion.)
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favorably (Means seeing or describing something in a good, supportive way.)
शब्द-संयोजन
think negatively
|speak negatively about
|judge [someone] negatively
|view [something] negatively
विषय
emotions
|communication
|social
उदाहरण
- She tends to think negatively about her own abilities, even when she succeeds.
- He often speaks negatively about his coworkers, which creates a bad atmosphere.
- Many people still view online dating negatively, despite its popularity.
- Investors reacted negatively to the announcement of the merger.
- Students judged the new grading policy negatively at first.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- He always thinks negatively about his future.
- She speaks negatively about her job every day.
- They look at the plan negatively and do not want to try it.
- People in the office talk negatively about the new manager.
- My parents view social media negatively.
adverb
formal
B2
property
3
with a no answer or refusal
As a way of saying "no" or refusing something.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[someone] answers/responds negatively to [request/proposal]
आम गलती:
Learners often use only **say no** and may not recognize **answer negatively** or **respond negatively** in formal writing. Also, *"answer in negative"* is wrong; it should be *"answer in the negative"* or simply *"answer negatively"*.
समानार्थी शब्द
decliningly (Much less common; used mainly to describe politely refusing offers.)
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in the negative (A set formal phrase meaning the same thing, often used in official or written contexts.)
विलोम शब्द
positively (In this context, means answering "yes" or agreeing.)
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affirmatively (Formal opposite, meaning giving a yes answer or agreement.)
शब्द-संयोजन
answer negatively
|respond negatively
|reply negatively
|vote negatively
विषय
communication
|law
|business
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The committee members answered negatively when asked if they supported the proposal.
- He responded negatively to the job offer because the salary was too low.
- When questioned about prior convictions, she did not hesitate to reply negatively.
- Shareholders voted negatively on the planned acquisition.
- The audience reacted negatively when asked if they wanted the event to end early.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- He answered negatively when they asked him to stay longer.
- She responded negatively to their invitation.
- The worker replied negatively to the offer of weekend work.
- Most people in the group voted negatively on the idea.
- The manager reacted negatively when I asked for more time.
adverb
technical
C1
property
4
with negative electric charge
Having electrical charge of the type called negative, not positive.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
negatively charged [particle/object]
आम गलती:
Learners may confuse **negatively charged** with **discharged** or think **negative** here means "bad". In physics, **negative** and **positive** for charge are neutral labels, not value judgments.
समानार्थी शब्द
with negative charge (A longer phrase describing the same physical property in everyday language.)
विलोम शब्द
positively (In physics, describes having a positive electric charge, the opposite of negative charge.)
शब्द-संयोजन
negatively charged ion
|negatively charged particle
|negatively charged electrode
|negatively charged plate
विषय
science
|physics
|technology
उदाहरण
- An electron is a subatomic particle that is negatively charged.
- In the experiment, the rod became negatively charged when rubbed with the cloth.
- Ions that are negatively charged are attracted to the positive electrode.
- Dust particles can become negatively charged and then stick to surfaces.
- The balloon was negatively charged after being rubbed on her hair.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- An electron is a very small particle that is negatively charged.
- In the lab, the metal plate became negatively charged.
- Negatively charged objects are pulled toward positively charged objects.
- Some atoms gain electrons and become negatively charged ions.
- The balloon was negatively charged and stuck to the wall.
adverb
technical
C1
relation
5
showing an inverse relationship
Showing that when one amount goes up, the other usually goes down, or the other way around.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[variable] is negatively correlated with [variable]
आम गलती:
Learners sometimes think **negatively correlated** means the relationship is "bad". In statistics, **negative** simply means the values move in opposite directions, not that the result is good or bad.
समानार्थी शब्द
inversely (Often used in mathematics and science to describe the same kind of opposite-direction relationship.)
विलोम शब्द
positively (In this context, means that two values move in the same direction together.)
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directly (In technical use, often describes relationships where both variables increase or decrease together.)
शब्द-संयोजन
negatively correlated
|negatively associated
|negatively related
|negatively linked
विषय
science
|statistics
|economics
उदाहरण
- Smoking is negatively correlated with life expectancy in most populations.
- In this model, price is negatively related to demand for luxury goods.
- The two variables are negatively associated: as income rises, birth rate falls.
- Unemployment and consumer confidence are often negatively linked.
- Study time is negatively correlated with the number of errors on the test.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- In the study, exercise was negatively correlated with weight.
- These two numbers are negatively related: when one goes up, the other goes down.
- In economics, price and demand are often negatively correlated.
- Screen time was negatively associated with sleep quality in the report.
- Stress was negatively linked with happiness in the survey.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
negatively
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/
US/nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
neg - at - ively (3 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
शब्द रूप
Noun
- Base: negatively
- Plural: negativelies
शब्द परिवार
Forms
negativelies
noun
Core family
negative
adjective B1
negate
verb
Related words
negativity
noun
negation
noun
Negative and opposite forms
positive
adjective B1
positively
adverb B1
अभिव्यक्तियाँ
react negatively to
1/ɹiˈækt nˈɛɡɪtɪvli tə/
fixed phrase
respond in a bad or disapproving way
To respond to something in a way that shows you do not like it or do not agree with it.
उदाहरण
- Customers reacted negatively to the sudden price increase.
- She reacted negatively to the feedback at first, but later found it helpful.
speak negatively about
2/spˈik nˈɛɡɪtɪvli əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
talk about someone in a bad way
To say bad or critical things about a person or thing.
उदाहरण
- It is unprofessional to speak negatively about your colleagues in public.
- She never speaks negatively about her competitors, even in private.
think negatively
3/θˈɪŋk nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/
fixed phrase
have pessimistic or critical thoughts
To think in a way that expects bad results or focuses on problems.
उदाहरण
- He tends to think negatively about his chances, even when they are good.
- Therapists often help patients learn to stop thinking negatively about themselves.