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Adverbs of Evaluation and Emotion - Adverbs of Evocation of Negative Emotions

These adverbs indicate that a negative or unpleasant feeling is induced in someone, such as "annoyingly", "disturbingly", "worryingly", etc.

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Categorized Adverbs of Evaluation and Emotion
annoyingly
[Adverb]

in a way that causes irritation, mild anger, or discomfort

Ex: The computer froze annoyingly just as she was about to save her important document .
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disturbingly
[Adverb]

in a way that causes worry, discomfort, or unease

Ex: The statistics are disturbingly high for such a small community .
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in a manner that causes feelings of shame, self-consciousness, or awkwardness

Ex: His attempt to impress her with a magic trick ended embarrassingly with a spilled drink .
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in a manner that falls short of expectations or desired standards

Ex: The product 's battery life lasted disappointingly short compared to competitors .
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horrifyingly
[Adverb]

in a manner that causes extreme fear, shock, or dread

Ex: The disease spread horrifyingly fast through the remote village .
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confusingly
[Adverb]

in a way that makes things unclear or difficult to understand

Ex: The road signs were posted confusingly, causing many drivers to miss their exits .
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disgustingly
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in a manner that evokes intense revulsion, strong disapproval, or profound offense

Ex: The corruption within the system was disgustingly widespread .
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in a manner that causes intense fear

Ex: The ice cracked frighteningly beneath their feet as they ran .
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worryingly
[Adverb]

in a manner that causes concern or unease

Ex: The dark clouds gathering on the horizon were worryingly foreboding of an approaching storm .
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unpleasantly
[Adverb]

in a disagreeable or uncomfortable manner

Ex: The atmosphere in the room became unpleasantly awkward after the disagreement .
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depressingly
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in a manner that causes feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or discouragement

Ex: She sighed depressingly when recounting her failed business venture .
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menacingly
[Adverb]

in a way that suggests harm, danger, or a threat

Ex: The figure in the dark alley moved menacingly toward them .
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suspiciously
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in a manner that shows mistrust or doubt about someone's intentions or actions

Ex: She backed away suspiciously when he offered her a drink she did n't see him pour .
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alarmingly
[Adverb]

in a manner that causes sudden concern or fear

Ex: The building shook alarmingly during the minor quake .
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shockingly
[Adverb]

to a surprising or exaggerated degree

Ex: The baby was shockingly quiet the entire flight .
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horribly
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in a way that causes horror, revulsion, or extreme emotional distress

Ex: The town was horribly unprepared for the scale of the disaster .
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scarily
[Adverb]

in a way that causes fear, unease, or alarm

Ex: The data shows that the infection rate is climbing scarily again .
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offensively
[Adverb]

in a way that relates to scoring points or advancing in a game

Ex: The coach praised the squad for performing offensively with creativity and speed .
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flagrantly
[Adverb]

in an openly and shockingly offensive or wrong way

Ex: The company was fined for flagrantly violating environmental regulations .
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in a way that deliberately causes anger, offense, or a strong emotional reaction

Ex: The soldiers were stationed provocatively close to the border .
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pathetically
[Adverb]

in a manner that inspires sympathy by showing weakness, sadness, or helplessness

Ex: The old man smiled pathetically despite his obvious pain .
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terrifyingly
[Adverb]

in a manner that causes intense fear, horror, or anxiety

Ex: The wild animal roared terrifyingly, sending shivers down the hikers ' spines .
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in a manner that causes intense emotional pain, shock, or sorrow

Ex: The unexpected loss of a loved one was devastatingly difficult for the family to cope with .
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appallingly
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to a degree that causes horror, shock, or deep dismay

Ex: The quality of the product was appallingly poor , leading to numerous complaints .
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chillingly
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in a manner that is deeply unsettling or unnerving, causing a shiver of fear or discomfort

Ex: The distant howling of wolves echoed chillingly through the dense forest .
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in a manner that causes feelings of annoyance or disappointment

Ex: He was frustratingly close to solving the problem but could n't quite finish .
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horrifically
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in a way that causes horror, shock, or disgust due to extreme violence, cruelty, or tragedy

Ex: The novel's plot took a horrifically dark turn, shocking readers with its intensity.
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creepily
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in a way that feels eerie, unnatural, or subtly frightening

Ex: The old mansion looked creepily abandoned , with shadows playing tricks on the eyes .
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Adverbs of Evaluation and Emotion
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