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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

Entry 2

beneficial, helpful, advantageous

showing fearlessness and determination

having little length or duration

having a husband or wife

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination