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Detriment Meaning in English

word

ˈdɛtɹəmənt
DEH-truh-ment
dˈɛtɹɪmənt
DEH-tri-ment

परिभाषा

Harm or damage caused to something or someone; usually used to describe a negative effect resulting from an action or situation.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Used most often in formal or academic contexts. Common phrases: 'to the detriment of', 'without detriment to'. Usually uncountable; don't use 'detriments'. Often indicates a sacrifice or negative trade-off.

उदाहरण वाक्य

Eating too much sugar can be a detriment to your health.

basic

Lack of sleep is a detriment to learning.

basic

Using your phone too much at night is a detriment to good rest.

basic

She worked overtime to the detriment of her family life.

natural

The company grew quickly, but sometimes to the detriment of quality.

natural

He made his decision without detriment to his original plan.

natural