Adverbs of Negative Results

in a way that wastes time, resources, or effort

The team worked inefficiently, causing the project to take longer than expected.

in an extremely unsuccessful or unfortunate way

The decision to ignore environmental regulations proved disastrously, leading to widespread pollution.

in a way that cannot be fixed

The fire damaged the historical artifacts irreparably, destroying centuries-old treasures.

without success or achieving the desired result

Despite hours of searching, the lost keys were found in vain, and she had to get a spare set.

in a manner that causes a lot of damage, often on a big scale

The financial market collapsed catastrophically, leading to a severe economic downturn.

with the intent of causing harm

The hurricane swept through the coastal town destructively, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.

in a manner that does not achieve the desired outcome

Despite multiple attempts, he unsuccessfully tried to repair the broken machinery.

in a way that is extremely unfortunate, sorrowful, or leads to great distress

The car accident tragically claimed the lives of two innocent pedestrians.

in a way that is not correct or not suitable

The employee was reprimanded for improperly handling sensitive information.

in a way that is capable of causing death

in a way that results in death or severe harm

The snake's bite was mortally venomous, and the victim succumbed to the poison.

in a way that has the potential to cause serious harm or death

The new strain of the virus proved to be lethally infectious, leading to a widespread health crisis.

in a manner that denotes an illness or condition that is incurable and expected to result in death

After months of tests they learned she was terminally ill and began arranging palliative care.

in a way that presents difficulties or challenges

The product launch unfolded problematically, with logistical issues impacting distribution and availability.

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

With the heavy rain, traffic jams inevitably ensued on the city streets.

in a way that cannot be regained or recovered

The computer crashed, and the data was irretrievably lost despite attempts to recover it.

in a way that causes strong public disagreement

The decision to cut funding for the public library was controversially debated in the community.

in a way that hints at something bad about to happen or a feeling of approaching danger

Dark clouds gathered ominously in the sky, signaling an approaching storm.

in a way that seems opposite to what one would expect

The artist's abstract paintings, paradoxically, conveyed a profound sense of order and chaos simultaneously.

in a way that is widely known or recognized typically for negative reasons

The company was notoriously slow in responding to customer complaints, damaging its reputation.

in a way that lacks order or planning, often appearing random

The papers were scattered haphazardly across the desk, making it difficult to find anything.

in a way that cannot be prevented or escaped

In some situations, conflicts unavoidably arise between different perspectives.

in a way that is impossible to prevent or change

As technology advances, it inexorably transforms the way we live and work.

in a manner that is widely known for bad reasons

The criminal mastermind was infamously known for executing daring heists without leaving a trace.