detrimental (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛntəl/

Definition

Causing harm or damage; tending to cause harm.

Examples

• The lack of sleep proved detrimental to her performance in the exam.

• Excessive screen time can be detrimental to a child's developing eyes.

• Pollution has a detrimental impact on the environment and wildlife.

How to Use detrimental

detrimental to (prepositional phrase)

causing harm or damage to something/someone — "His constant criticism was detrimental to her self-confidence."

Synonyms of detrimental

Words with a similar meaning to detrimental:

• harmful
• damaging
• deleterious
• pernicious

Antonyms of detrimental

Words with the opposite meaning to detrimental:

• beneficial
• advantageous

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