detrimental

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Adjective detrimental has 1 sense

damaging, detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious - (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant"
Antonym: harmless (indirect, via harmful)

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Detrimental

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Causing harm or damage.

Sense 1: Harmful or disadvantageous to someone or something.

Example Sentence: The lack of regular exercise can have a detrimental effect on one's health.

Sense 2: Injurious or harmful to success or prosperity.

Example Sentence: The detrimental impact of the economic recession was felt throughout the country.

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