The Opposite(Antonym) of “meliorative”
The antonyms of meliorative are detrimental, harmful, and negative. These words convey a negative or harmful impact on something or someone.
Explore all Antonyms of “meliorative”
Definitions and Examples of detrimental, harmful, negative
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Causing harm or damage; having a negative effect.
Example
The new policy had a detrimental effect on the company's profits.
Causing or likely to cause harm or injury.
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Expressing or implying the opposite of something; not positive or optimistic.
Example
The movie reviews were mostly negative, so I decided not to watch it.
Key Differences: detrimental vs harmful vs negative
- 1Detrimental implies that something has a harmful effect on someone or something.
- 2Harmful suggests that something is capable of causing harm or injury.
- 3Negative describes something that is not positive or optimistic.
Effective Usage of detrimental, harmful, negative
- 1Discussing Consequences: Use these antonyms to describe the negative effects of something.
- 2Warning Others: Use these antonyms to warn others about the potential harm of something.
- 3Contrasting Ideas: Use these antonyms to contrast positive and negative ideas.
Remember this!
The antonyms of meliorative are detrimental, harmful, and negative. These words describe negative or harmful impacts on something or someone. Use them to discuss consequences, warn others, and contrast positive and negative ideas.
