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detrimental

adjective

ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

Meaning

Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.

Causing harm or damage to something or someone.

Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.

Lack of sleep is detrimental to mental health.

harmful, adverse, damaging

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harmful, adverse

Entry 2

harmful, damaging, adverse

beneficial, favorable, helpful, advantageous

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beneficial, favorable

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beneficial, helpful, advantageous

rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong

Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.

Making little or no noise; free from disturbance.