Deleterious
Pronunciation: /ˌdɛləˈtɪriːəs/
Deleterious (adj)
- Causing harm or damage, especially to health, results, or progress.
- Having a negative effect that can continue over time and make things worse.
- In medicine, causing illness, injury, or harmful changes in the body.
Examples
- Smoking is deleterious to health.
- Too much sugar can be deleterious, even if you feel fine today.
Deleterious (adjective)
Examples
- Smoking has a deleterious effect on the lungs.
- Stress can have a deleterious effect on sleep.