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Meaning of Detrimental
The primary meaning of the word "Detrimental" is causing harm or damage.
Etymology of Detrimental
The word "Detrimental" originates from the Latin words "detrimentum," meaning loss or damage, and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that causes harm or damage
Synonyms
harmful
damaging
injurious
detrimental
hurtful
adverse
unfavorable
disadvantageous
deleterious
pernicious
destructive
calamitous
catastrophic
disastrous
ruinous
noxious
toxic
poisonous
baleful
baneful
maleficent
malignant
injurious
mischievous
prejudicial
detrimental
calamitous
cataclysmic
devastating
annihilative
erosive
subversive
undermining
corrupting
debasing
demoralizing
degrading
discrediting
disreputable
inimical
iniquitous
insidious
malevolent
malicious
malignant
noisome
pestilential
pestilent
poisonous
ruinous
sinful
vicious
vile
virulent
woeful
Definitions
- Causing damage or harm to something or someone
- * Having a negative effect or consequence
Usage Examples
- The new policy has had a detrimental effect on the local economy
- * Smoking is detrimental to your health
- * The company's financial troubles have been detrimental to its reputation
Antonyms
beneficial
advantageous
helpful
useful
favorable
beneficial
advantageous
constructive
positive
uplifting
edifying
inspiring
heartening
encouraging
reassuring
supportive
advantageous
auspicious
beneficial
favorable
fortunate
lucky
opportune
profitable
propitious
salutary
wholesome
benign
harmless
innocuous
inoffensive
neutral
non-toxic