Negative Impact Words

noun a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• Having a bad name in the industry can greatly affect your reputation and credibility.
• Don't associate yourself with that company, they have a bad name around here.
• He's got a bad name in the streets, nobody trusts him.
• Being associated with that group gives you a bad name in the eyes of others.

adjective Detrimental is an adjective that describes something that causes harm or damage.

• The new policy could have a detrimental impact on our company's bottom line.
• Eating junk food every day can be really detrimental to your health.
• Staying up all night playing video games is detrimental to your grades.
• Holding onto grudges can be detrimental to your mental well-being.

adverb in a harmful or unfavorable manner

• The economic downturn has adversely affected the company's profits.
• Skipping meals can adversely impact your health.
• Staying up all night can mess you up pretty adversely.
• His harsh words adversely wounded her feelings.