# detrimentally

**Pronunciation:** /ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛntəli/ · deh-truh-MEN-tuh-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that causes harm, damage, or disadvantage to someone or something.

## Examples

- The new policy impacted the company's morale detrimentally.
- Excessive screen time may influence a child's development detrimentally.
- Ignoring the warning signs will detrimentally affect the project's outcome.

## Synonyms

- badly — General term for poor quality or negative effect.
- harmfully — Directly causing physical or mental damage.
- adversely — Formal; often used when something prevents success or progress.
- deleteriously — Very formal; emphasizes a slow, damaging effect.

## Antonyms

- beneficially — Having a positive or helpful effect.
- advantageously — Creating a favorable or superior position.

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