Word: Harmful

Pronunciation

/ˈhɑːrmfl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Causing or likely to cause harm; injurious or detrimental to health, welfare, or happiness.

Example Sentences:

• Adjective: “Smoking is inherently harmful to your health.”
• “The chemicals in the detergent can be harmful to aquatic life if they enter waterways.”
• “Staying up all night studying before an exam can have harmful effects on your performance.”

Phrases

• “Harmful effects”: The negative outcomes or damage caused by something.
  • “The doctor warned about the harmful effects of excessive screen time on children’s eyesight.”
• “Harmful substances”: Materials or elements that can cause injury, illness, or damage.
  • “The factory was ordered to reduce its release of harmful substances into the environment.”

Synonyms

• Detrimental
• Injurious
• Damaging
• Destructive
• Pernicious
• Hurtful
• Unhealthy
• Noxious
• Malignant
• Adverse
• Mischievous
• Prejudicial