Synonyms & Antonyms : Detrimental





Detrimental



( Adjective )


He works long hours every day to the detrimental of his health.

Synonyms:

Adverse

Baleful

Damaging

Deleterious

Destructive

Disadvantages

Harmful

Inimical

Injurious

Mischievous

Pernicious

Prejudicial

Unfavorable

Contextual Examples:

The cuts will have an adverse effect on our research programme.

How damaging do you think this will be to the Congress Party?

Publication of the report might be harmful to the interest of the company.

Their polices are inimical to national unity and harmony.

Present conditions are unfavorable for sailing.



Antonyms:

Advantageous

Beneficial

Efficacious

Favorable

Good

Helpful

Salutary

Contextual Examples:

The slump in the housing market is advantageous to home buyers.

Fresh air is beneficial to everybody.

She decided it would be more efficacious to remain silent.

The public reaction to the new text was generally favorable.

He is always very helpful to his mother.

The accident is a salutary reminder of the dangers of climbing.




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