Pronunciation: /ˈdɛtrəmənt/
noun harm or damage
A1 Eating too much candy can be detrimental to your health.
A2 Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your ability to concentrate.
B1 The lack of proper training proved to be detrimental to the team's performance.
B2 The new company policy had a detrimental effect on employee morale.
C1 The detrimental impact of climate change on the environment is becoming increasingly evident.
C2 The detrimental consequences of the economic recession were felt by people across the country.
verb not applicable
A1 Eating too much candy can detriment your health.
A2 Not getting enough sleep can detriment your ability to focus.
B1 Skipping meals can detriment your overall well-being.
B2 Procrastinating on important tasks can detriment your success in the long run.
C1 Neglecting to exercise regularly can detriment your physical fitness and health.
C2 Engaging in risky behaviors can detriment your reputation and future opportunities.
adjective not applicable
A1 Eating too much candy can be detrimental to your health.
A2 Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your overall well-being.
B1 Skipping meals can have a detrimental effect on your energy levels.
B2 Excessive use of social media can be detrimental to your mental health.
C1 Lack of exercise can have a detrimental impact on your physical fitness.
C2 Ignoring warning signs of a health issue can be detrimental to your long-term well-being.
adverb not applicable
A1 Eating too much candy can be detrimental to your health.
A2 Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your ability to focus.
B1 Skipping meals can be detrimental to your overall well-being.
B2 Excessive screen time can be detrimental to your eyesight.
C1 Ignoring warning signs of a health issue can be detrimental to your long-term health.
C2 Lack of exercise can be detrimental to your physical fitness and overall quality of life.
pronoun not applicable
A1 Eating too much candy is detrimental to your health.
A2 Staying up late every night can be detrimental to your productivity.
B1 Not getting enough exercise can be detrimental to your overall well-being.
B2 Ignoring warning signs of a health issue can be detrimental to your long-term health.
C1 Failing to address conflicts in a timely manner can be detrimental to team dynamics.
C2 Continuing to ignore feedback from colleagues can be detrimental to your professional growth.
preposition not applicable
A1 Eating too much candy is detrimental to your health.
A2 Staying up late every night can be detrimental to your academic performance.
B1 Not getting enough exercise can be detrimental to your overall well-being.
B2 Ignoring feedback from your colleagues may be detrimental to your career advancement.
C1 The lack of proper training for employees can be detrimental to the company's success.
C2 The company's decision to cut corners proved to be detrimental to their reputation in the long run.
conjunction not applicable
A1 Eating too much candy can be detrimental to your health.
A2 Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your ability to concentrate.
B1 Skipping breakfast may be detrimental to your overall energy levels.
B2 Ignoring warning signs of a medical condition can be detrimental to your long-term health.
C1 Failing to address underlying issues in a relationship can be detrimental to its future.
C2 Continuing to ignore feedback from colleagues can be detrimental to your professional growth.
interjection not applicable
A1 Detriment! Be careful with that hot stove.
A2 Detriment! Don't forget your umbrella, it's raining outside.
B1 Detriment! I left my phone at home and now I can't call anyone.
B2 Detriment! Missing the deadline could have serious consequences.
C1 Detriment! Ignoring the warning signs led to a major disaster.
C2 Detriment! Failing to address the issue promptly resulted in significant financial loss.
article not applicable
A1 Eating too much junk food can be detrimental to your health.
A2 Not getting enough sleep can be detrimental to your overall well-being.
B1 Spending too much time on social media can be detrimental to your productivity.
B2 Ignoring regular exercise can be detrimental to your physical fitness.
C1 Lack of communication in a team can be detrimental to the project's success.
C2 Failure to address customer complaints promptly can be detrimental to a company's reputation.
formal The new policy may be to the detriment of small businesses.
informal Eating junk food every day is to your detriment.
slang Skipping class is detrimental to your grades.
figurative Holding onto grudges is like carrying a heavy weight to your own detriment.
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