Detrimental Meaning in English
word
ˌdɛtɹəˈmɛnəɫ/, /ˌdɛtɹəˈmɛntəɫ
det-ruh-MEN-tuhl
dˌɛtɹɪmˈɛntəl
det-ri-MEN-tuhl
Definition
Causing harm or damage; something that has a negative effect on someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or academic. Common collocations: 'detrimental effect', 'detrimental to'. Used for serious or measurable harm, not minor annoyances. Not used for physical injuries (use 'harmful' or 'damaging').
Spanish: perjudicial - dañinoPortuguese (BR): prejudicial - nocivoPortuguese (PT): prejudicial - nocivoChinese (Simplified): 有害的Chinese (Traditional): 有害的Hindi: हानिकारकArabic: ضارّ - مؤذٍBengali: ক্ষতিকর - অপকারীRussian: вредный - пагубныйJapanese: 有害な - 悪影響を与えるVietnamese: có hại - gây tổn hạiKorean: 해로운 - 유해한Turkish: zararlı - menfiUrdu: مضر - نقصان دہIndonesian: merugikan - berdampak buruk
Example Sentences
Smoking is detrimental to your health.
basic
Lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on learning.
basic
Too much sun exposure is detrimental to your skin.
basic
Spending hours on your phone late at night can be detrimental to your mental health.
natural
Cutting art and music programs could be detrimental to students' creativity.
natural
Ignoring small problems now might be detrimental in the long run.
natural