Pronunciation: /dɛtrəˈmɛntəl/
adjective Detrimental is an adjective that describes something that causes harm or damage.
A1 Eating too much junk food can be detrimental to your health.
A2 Not getting enough sleep can have a detrimental effect on your ability to concentrate.
B1 The lack of proper training proved to be detrimental to the team's performance.
B2 The company's decision to cut corners had a detrimental impact on the quality of their products.
C1 The government's failure to address climate change is having a detrimental effect on the environment.
C2 The detrimental effects of pollution on public health are becoming increasingly evident.
formal The new policy could have a detrimental impact on our company's bottom line.
informal Eating junk food every day can be really detrimental to your health.
slang Staying up all night playing video games is detrimental to your grades.
figurative Holding onto grudges can be detrimental to your mental well-being.
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