deleterious — causing harm or damage; having a harmful effect
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing harm or damage; having a harmful effect
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɛləˈtɪriəs/
Korean meaning: 해로운, 유해한, 손상을 입히는
Korean pronunciation: 델러**티**리어스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insists that using smartphones has a deleterious effect on young people's ability to have real conversations.
- The deleterious impact of too much caffeine became apparent when I started seeing dancing coffee beans during my presentation.
- Air pollution has deleterious effects on both human health and the environment.
deleterious
ADJECTIVE//ˌdɛləˈtɪriəs//
causing harm or damage; having a harmful effect
Causing harmful damage
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The mysterious fumes look serious - clearly deleterious!
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Origin
From Greek 'deleterios' meaning 'harmful' or 'injurious,' derived from 'deletērios' (destructive), which comes from the root 'deleter' (a destroyer or harmful agent).
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“My grandmother insists that using smartphones has a deleterious effect on young people's ability to have real conversations.”
“The deleterious impact of too much caffeine became apparent when I started seeing dancing coffee beans during my presentation.”
“Air pollution has deleterious effects on both human health and the environment.”
“The company's deleterious business practices eventually led to its downfall.”
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