negative impact
تأثير سلبي
Use `negative impact` to clearly explain how one thing causes a harmful change in another.
15초 만에
- Used to describe a bad result or harmful effect.
- Commonly used with the verb 'have' and preposition 'on'.
- Fits both professional meetings and serious personal conversations.
뜻
This phrase describes a situation where something causes a bad result or makes a situation worse. It is like saying something has a 'bad effect' on a person, place, or thing.
주요 예문
3 / 6Discussing health habits
Smoking has a significant negative impact on your lung health.
Smoking has a significant negative impact on your lung health.
Talking about the weather
The heavy rain had a negative impact on our weekend camping trip.
The heavy rain had a negative impact on our weekend camping trip.
In a business meeting
The new policy might have a negative impact on employee morale.
The new policy might have a negative impact on employee morale.
문화적 배경
The term 'impact' originally referred to a physical collision, like a hammer hitting a nail. In the mid-20th century, it became a popular metaphor in social sciences and business to describe consequences. Today, it is a key part of the global conversation regarding environmentalism and mental health.
The 'On' Rule
Always remember to use 'on' after 'impact'. It's the most common mistake for learners!
Don't over-robotize
If you use this phrase too much in a casual chat, you might sound like a corporate manager. Mix it up with 'bad' or 'harmful'.
15초 만에
- Used to describe a bad result or harmful effect.
- Commonly used with the verb 'have' and preposition 'on'.
- Fits both professional meetings and serious personal conversations.
What It Means
Think of negative impact as the opposite of a helping hand. It is when an action or event leaves a bad mark. It suggests that something was harmed or weakened. You might use it for big things like the environment. You can also use it for small things like a bad habit. It is a very versatile way to say 'this made things worse.'
How To Use It
You usually pair it with the verb have. For example, 'Social media can have a negative impact on sleep.' You can also use verbs like cause or create. It is often followed by the preposition on. Use it when you want to sound clear and objective. It sounds a bit more serious than just saying 'it was bad.' It helps you point out the specific consequence of an action.
When To Use It
Use this in a meeting to discuss a project's risks. Use it when talking to a doctor about health choices. It works great in essays or news reports. You can even use it with friends when being a bit dramatic. 'That third cup of coffee had a negative impact on my nerves!' It is perfect for explaining cause and effect clearly.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid it in very emotional, raw moments. If a friend's heart is broken, don't say 'this has a negative impact on your mood.' That sounds like a robot wrote it! Don't use it for tiny, temporary annoyances. If you drop a spoon, it’s just an accident. It doesn't really have a negative impact on your life. Keep it for things that actually change the quality of something.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we love to measure things. We often use 'impact' because it sounds powerful and physical. It comes from the idea of two things crashing together. In modern life, we use it to talk about our 'footprint' on the world. It shows a cultural focus on responsibility and consequences. It is a staple of 'corporate speak' but has moved into daily life.
Common Variations
You will often hear adverse effect in medical or legal settings. People also say detrimental effect when they want to sound very fancy. In casual talk, you might just say bad influence. If the impact is really huge, you could say devastating impact. If it's small, try slight negative impact. These variations help you control the 'volume' of your complaint.
사용 참고사항
This is a 'safe' phrase that works in 90% of situations. Just be careful not to use it in very casual slang-heavy environments where it might sound too 'academic'.
The 'On' Rule
Always remember to use 'on' after 'impact'. It's the most common mistake for learners!
Don't over-robotize
If you use this phrase too much in a casual chat, you might sound like a corporate manager. Mix it up with 'bad' or 'harmful'.
Softening the Blow
English speakers often use 'negative impact' to be polite. Instead of saying 'You ruined the party,' they might say 'Your behavior had a negative impact on the night.'
예시
6Smoking has a significant negative impact on your lung health.
Smoking has a significant negative impact on your lung health.
A standard way to discuss health consequences.
The heavy rain had a negative impact on our weekend camping trip.
The heavy rain had a negative impact on our weekend camping trip.
Used here to describe a ruined plan.
The new policy might have a negative impact on employee morale.
The new policy might have a negative impact on employee morale.
Professional way to express concern about a decision.
That ending was so sad, it had a negative impact on my whole night!
That ending was so sad, it had a negative impact on my whole night!
Slightly dramatic and humorous use in a casual text.
Moving to a new city had a negative impact on her school grades.
Moving to a new city had a negative impact on her school grades.
Used to describe a difficult life transition.
Too much screen time can have a negative impact on a child's eyes.
Too much screen time can have a negative impact on a child's eyes.
A common modern warning.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrase.
The construction noise had a negative impact ___ my ability to work.
In English, we almost always say something has an impact 'on' something else.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'negative impact'?
The lack of sleep ___ a negative impact on his performance.
We 'have' an impact; we don't usually 'make' or 'do' one in this context.
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시각 학습 자료
Formality of 'Negative Impact'
Using 'bad for' or 'messes up'.
This weather messes up my hair.
Standard use of 'negative impact'.
The rain had a negative impact on the event.
Using 'adverse' or 'detrimental'.
The policy yielded adverse effects.
Where to use 'Negative Impact'
Environment
Pollution's impact on oceans.
Workplace
Budget cuts on staff.
Health
Sugar's impact on teeth.
Education
Noise on study habits.
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is neutral to formal. You can use it in a college essay or a business report, but it's also okay in a serious conversation with a friend.
Yes, you can, but negative impact sounds more professional and precise. Bad impact is mostly used by children or in very casual speech.
The opposite is positive impact. For example, 'Exercise has a positive impact on your mood.'
Yes, you can say 'The news negatively impacted the stock market.' However, using it as a noun phrase (had a negative impact) is more common.
It is almost always impact on. You might occasionally hear impact to in technical business settings, but on is the safe choice.
You can use adverse, harmful, detrimental, or damaging. Each adds a slightly different level of intensity.
Yes. You can say 'He had a negative impact on his younger brother.' This means he was a bad influence.
It's better for things that have a lasting result. Using it for a broken pencil might sound a bit too dramatic.
Add an adjective like severe, significant, or profound. For example, 'The drought had a profound negative impact on the crops.'
It is used very often in business, so some people think it's 'buzzwordy.' In daily life, it still sounds natural and clear.
관련 표현
Adverse effect
A harmful or unfavorable result, often used in science or medicine.
Bad influence
A person or thing that encourages others to behave poorly.
Take a toll
To cause damage or suffering over a period of time.
Backfire
When a plan has the opposite effect of what was intended.
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