英語

negatively

gb/nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/ us/nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/
B1 英語
~ 8700
語義
0件の語義
adverb B1 property
1

in a bad or harmful way

In a way that is bad or not helpful for someone or something.

用法パターン: [something] affects [someone/something] negatively
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
adversely (Slightly more formal; often used in news, business, and official writing.) | unfavorably (Focuses on giving a bad result or disadvantage, especially in comparisons or evaluations.)
対義語
positively (Direct opposite, meaning in a good or helpful way.) | favorably (Emphasizes a good or advantageous result or condition.)
コロケーション
affect [someone] negatively |impact [results] negatively |influence [decision] negatively |be negatively affected |be negatively impacted
テーマ
daily life |business |health |emotions |core_vocabulary |daily_life
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [someone] speaks/thinks negatively about [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
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"*).
類義語
disapprovingly (Focuses more clearly on showing disapproval, often through tone or facial expression.) | critically (Focuses on pointing out problems or faults, not always emotional but often similar in context.)
対義語
positively (Here, means having a good or hopeful opinion.) | favorably (Means seeing or describing something in a good, supportive way.)
コロケーション
think negatively |speak negatively about |judge [someone] negatively |view [something] negatively
テーマ
emotions |communication |social
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [someone] answers/responds negatively to [request/proposal]
よくある間違い:
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"*.
類義語
decliningly (Much less common; used mainly to describe politely refusing offers.) | in the negative (A set formal phrase meaning the same thing, often used in official or written contexts.)
対義語
positively (In this context, means answering "yes" or agreeing.) | affirmatively (Formal opposite, meaning giving a yes answer or agreement.)
コロケーション
answer negatively |respond negatively |reply negatively |vote negatively
テーマ
communication |law |business |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: negatively charged [particle/object]
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
with negative charge (A longer phrase describing the same physical property in everyday language.)
対義語
positively (In physics, describes having a positive electric charge, the opposite of negative charge.)
コロケーション
negatively charged ion |negatively charged particle |negatively charged electrode |negatively charged plate
テーマ
science |physics |technology
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [variable] is negatively correlated with [variable]
よくある間違い:
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.
類義語
inversely (Often used in mathematics and science to describe the same kind of opposite-direction relationship.)
対義語
positively (In this context, means that two values move in the same direction together.) | directly (In technical use, often describes relationships where both variables increase or decrease together.)
コロケーション
negatively correlated |negatively associated |negatively related |negatively linked
テーマ
science |statistics |economics
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.
文法
辞書形
negatively
IPA
GB/nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/
US/nˈɛɡɪtɪvli/
音節・強勢
neg - at - ively (3音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (neg)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: negatively
  • Plural: negativelies
関連語
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
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • He tends to think negatively about his chances, even when they are good.
  • Therapists often help patients learn to stop thinking negatively about themselves.

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