detrimental

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Learn the meaning of detrimental with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

detrimental

(adjective)

Meaning

causing harm or damage

Example

"The pollution in the river was detrimental to the fish population."

Synonyms

harmfuldamagingadverse

Antonyms

beneficialadvantageoushelpful