We found one dictionary that defines the word in a negative way:

Phrases: increase in a negative way, anecdote in a negative way, funny in a negative way, surprised in a negative way, influenced in a negative way, more... ▸ Words similar to in a negative way ▸ Usage examples for in a negative way ▸ Idioms related to in a negative way ▸ Wikipedia articles (New!) ▸ Words that often appear near in a negative way ▸ Rhymes of in a negative way ▸ Invented words related to in a negative way