detrimental

[US]/ˌdetrɪˈmentl/
[UK]/ˌdetrɪˈmentl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. harmful, unfavorable.

Phrases & Collocations

be detrimental to

Example Sentences

The measures had a detrimental effect.

Poor eating habits are detrimental to health.

recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people.

moving her could have a detrimental effect on her health.

While the inclination to procrastinate is common , one must fully consider the detrimental impact of unnecessary delays.

The new system should target the detrimental effects of moneylending by freeing borrowers from high interest rates and any pressures or legal requirements to repay loans.

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